Lemon Lush Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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36 cookies, similar to Oreo but with a vanilla flavor.
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6 tablespoons of melted butter.
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8 ounces of cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
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1/4 cup of white caster sugar.
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A couple of tablespoons of fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
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Grated peel from one lemon.
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2 teaspoons of lemon flavoring, split for different steps.
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Half a litre of whipping cream in total, divided into portions.
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Around 1/3 cup of icing sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
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Two small packs (3.4 oz each) lemon-flavored instant pudding mix.
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3 cups of chilled milk.
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Fresh strawberries to decorate, optional.
# Instructions:
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Crush those vanilla cookies to fine powder using whatever works—food processor or even a rolling pin! Add melted butter, stir until it all sticks together, and press into the base of a large 9x13 glass pan. Stick it in the fridge.
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Take out a big bowl, use a hand mixer, and blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, the lemon juice, lemon zest, one teaspoon from the lemon flavoring, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Mix until fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Spread this onto your chilled cookie base layer. Cover it up and let it chill in the fridge again.
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Take cold milk and whisk it with the instant lemon pudding mix for about 2 minutes so it thickens perfectly. Pour it over the cream cheese layer, spreading evenly. Cover and put everything back in the fridge.
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Whip the remaining 1.5 cups of heavy cream together with the remaining teaspoon of lemon flavoring, a hint of vanilla, and the powdered sugar. Beat until it forms stiff peaks. Gently spread it over everything and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
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Cut the dessert into squares. Add some fresh strawberries on top if you’d like.
# Notes:
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You need to refrigerate it for at least 4 hours before enjoying it.
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Fresh strawberries make a nice garnish but are totally optional!