Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a buttery crust, creamy cheesecake layer, zesty lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping in these Lemon Delight Bars. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert!
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Lemon Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
Topping:
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F. Combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar for the crust. Press into a baking dish and bake.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Mix Lemon Layer: Whisk lemon pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Add Topping: Top with whipped topping and garnish with lemon zest. Chill before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor by adding fresh lemon juice to the pudding.
- Recipe can be doubled for a larger pan. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
