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Fudgy Chocolate Almond Brownies

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Lemon Cream Delight Bars are a luscious layered dessert featuring a buttery crust, smooth cream cheese filling, tangy lemon pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed (divided)
  • 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, melted butter, and pecans (if using). Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to form a crust.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over the cooled crust.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together lemon pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
  8. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Top with the remaining whipped topping.
  10. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into bars.

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice in the pudding for extra zing (optional).
  • Pecans in the crust add texture, but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
  • Chill overnight for firmer bars and easier slicing.

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Keywords: lemon bars, cream cheese dessert, lemon pudding, layered dessert, lemon delight

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