4-layer lemon dessert with pecan sandies crust

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Stephanie Dodd
Kansas City, MO

This luscious lemon dessert was requested by a co-worker for her birthday. The pecan sandies crust is at the suggestion of Kimi Gaines who uses this for her 4-layer chocolate dessert. For a variation use butterscotch, pistachio, chocolate, or vanilla pudding instead of the lemon. The rest of the recipe is the same. Enjoy!

(5 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 23 Hr 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For 4-layer lemon dessert with pecan sandies crust

  • 11 oz
    Pecan Sandies
  • 8 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 box
    instant lemon pudding (3.4 oz each)
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • 8 oz
    Cool Whip, thawed

How To Make 4-layer lemon dessert with pecan sandies crust

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Reserve 3 - 4 Pecan Sandies. Crush the remaining cookies with a rolling pin. Mix in softened butter.
  • 2
    Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13" ungreased pan.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  • 4
    While the crust is cooling, mix the pudding and milk. Place it in the fridge to firm up.
  • 5
    Once the crust is cooled, mix 8 oz. cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar until well blended. Fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip and mix well.
  • 6
    Spread the creamed cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
  • 7
    Spread the lemon pudding over the cream cheese mixture.
  • 8
    Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding.
  • 9
    Crumble the reserved Pecan Sandies. Sprinkle over the top of the whipped topping. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

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