Lemon Dessert

I received this recipe from a friend at work. If you like lemon, you will like this dessert. It is quick and easy and makes a wonderful dish to take to potlucks and family luncheons. Prep time includes chill time.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Bottom Crust

• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar

• Middle Layer

• 1 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip (or whipped cream)

• Top Layer

• 2  boxes  cook and serve lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling, prepared by directions on box (Be sure to check box for ingredients that may be needed.)
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped pecans

Directions

1. Bottom Crust: Mix flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and margarine together.
2. Press lightly into greased 11x14 dish.
3. Cook 15 minutes on 350 degrees F.
4. Cool completely.
5. Middle Layer:Mix softened cream cheese, 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar and Cool Whip (even better if you whip heavy cream).
6. When crust is cooled, spread mixture on top.
7. Refrigerate overnight.
8. Top Layer: (Best if made the night before) Make lemon pie filling by directions on box.
9. After cooking pour in a bowl and refrigerate overnight.
10. Next morning stir lemon pie filling and spoon over top of middle layer.
11. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.