Lemon Lush Recipe
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 472kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 8 oz whipped topping thawed or 4 cup sweetened fresh whipped cream, divided
- 2 3.4 oz boxes instant lemon pudding
- 4 cup whole milk
- 2 oz white chocolate bar grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spritz the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish.
- In a small bowl melt the butter. Toss with the vanilla wafer crumbs, macadamia nuts, sugar, and white chocolate chips. Reserve 2 Tbsp of finely crushed nuts to sprinkle on top.
- Press firmly onto the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool completely.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Whip together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with 1 tsp vanilla. Whip until fluffy, then add one [8] oz cool whip or 2 cup sweetened fresh whipped cream. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Pudding Layer: Whip together both packages of lemon pudding with cold milk until thickened. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Topping: Frost with the remaining 8 oz whipped topping or 2 cup sweetened fresh whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the top with grated white chocolate and reserved finely chopped macadamia nuts. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg