Pucker up and enjoy this Lemon Supreme Dessert! This can be made in a springform pan or individual cups. Makes a great dessert for any occasion.
What I really liked is that it always turned out like a charm. The first time I made it, I thought it looked really hard but the steps were easy to do. The hardest part was finding boxed cooked lemon pudding - Target stopped carrying it a few years ago but luckily I can get it in a 'real' grocery store!
The recipe below is how to make it in a 9" springform pan. Keep reading below to see how I did these.
Since we love this lemon supreme dessert, I have found other ways to serve it. This past weekend we went to a Wine Tasting party and I provided these cute individual servings. The glass serving cups are from Crate and Barrel and are 2 " high and about 2 ½" in diameter.
I made the recipe as above but did not cut little lemons to place on the inside of the cup. I only needed 12 and did have some leftover ingredients so I made some just for the house. And since we were visiting our daughter, her husband and granddaughter yesterday, I brought up some extras that did not go to waste!
Other times I've used small martini glasses or small plain juice glasses. I just happen to like mini desserts and usually have a couple different kinds when I have a dinner party.
I do have a tip for you... I made the swirls ahead of time by piping them on parchment paper and placing them in the freezer... I wasn't sure how they would hold up all day in the refrigerator - so right before we left, I used a small spatula and placed on the dessert - I liked how they held their shape and were defrosted by the time we ate it.
I don't think this is critical but maybe this tip would come in handy for another recipe.
Grab a spoon and dig in!
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Lemon Supreme Dessert
A super lemony dessert with a creamy cream cheese base
Ingredients
- 12 lemon creme filled sandwich cookies, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 lemon
- 2 lemons
- 1 2.9 lemon cook pudding (not instant)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz. thawed cool whip
Instructions
- Crust
- Lightly spray a 9″ springform pan with PAM
- Combine the crumbs and melted butter and press on bottom of pan
- Take the lemon and cut into 6 slices then cut each in half. Place the lemon halves against the inside collar of the pan making sure the cut side is down touching the crust. Place in the refrigerator while making the filling.
- Filling
- First zest the lemons to have 1 teaspoon then juice the lemons measuring ¼ cup.
- Combine the pudding, sugar and ¼ of the water and yolks in a medium saucepan. Whisk the mixture until blended then slowly whisk in the rest of the water
- Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until it comes to a full boil. Remove from heat and take out ½ cup of this mixture and set aside then add the butter and lemon juice to the saucepan and stir until melted. Set aside for 15 minutes and stir twice during that time
- In a large bowl take the cream cheese and powdered sugar mixing it well; add in the ½ cup of lemon pudding and the lemon zest. Mix well.
- Fold in 2 cups of cool whip and spread it over the crust.
- Gently spoon the remaining lemon pudding onto the cream cheese mixture and the refrigerate for at least 6 hours to set.
- Remove collar, garnish with the remaining cool whip (pipe into swirls around edge of dessert) and cut into wedges
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 361Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 205mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 4gSugar: 25gProtein: 5g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Lulu Abruzzo says
I love lemon things too! Probably my second favourite after raspberry.
Consuelo Morcillo says
I'm a big fan of lemony desserts as well, so I'm sure I'll love these pudding cups. They look wonderful Deb! <3
Linda P says
Yummy looking...I love lemon so I will try these. First time here.
Cindy says
This looks like lemon heaven! I love lemons--and also love individual desserts. I need to get some little glasses, love yours. Have a great week Deb.
Davia Gorman says
This looks like dessert art heaven! #SITSBloggingLove
Ann Jones says
Great photos! This looks great, I love lemon!
Zainab Mansaray says
These are perfect!! I love the pictures too 🙂
sprinklesandsauce says
we love lemony desserts!
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Hi Deb - ok, you know I really don't have to say too much because you know me and lemon! Just gorgeous! Pinning and sharing! Have a great Tuesday and thank you for this! 🙂
Kelly LifemadeSweeter says
I love lemon desserts and these look fantastic Deb! Gorgeous photos too, wish I had one right now 🙂
Tanusree Khandai says
These look so pretty and delicious Deb. Pinned it. Also, I would love if you linked your recipe at Tasty Tuesday... http://myniche-myspace.blogspot.com/2014/02/tasty-tuesday-49-comforting-recipes-for.html
Have a great day. Hope you'll join the party.
Debbie Tom says
These sound really delicious and not too complicated. I think my family will like them. I love lemon 🙂 Pinned!!!! #SITSBlogging love
Joan / My Cookie Clinic says
Deb, I love lemony desserts too! This is definitely going on my "to make" list. Love the individual serving cups. Pinning this!
Life Tastes Good says
Love anything with lemon and these look absolutely beautiful! pinned!
Emily Thompson says
Oh my, so yummy!!! Pinned! [email protected]
Heather Tullos says
This looks perfect! I love cool creamy lemon desserts. The little servings are adorable!
swirlsandspice.com says
Totally delightful! I want to taste these!
Anonymous says
I'm a little confused as to what you do with the lemon on the crust. Could you explain a little more?
Erlene A says
Yum. I love lemon desserts. Pinning this!
Adelina Priddis says
Oh those look delicious! I haven't had a lemon dessert in a very long time - hubs doesn't like lemon 🙁 Thanks for sharing this on Foodie Friday Deb
cooking with curls says
OMG, those look amazing Deb! I wish I had a Crate and Barrel near by, I need those cute little glasses. 🙂
Ashley C. says
Huge lemon lover here! And these are so perfect. I love how they are single servings, although I would probably be tempted to eat more than one 🙂
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
I love lemon desserts, Deb, and these look amazing! All that citrus and creaminess together is the perfect treat. 🙂
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
OMG you are probably going to get me a raise. My boss loves loves lemon. The lemon filled cookies for the crust is downright inspired.
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
I. am. DROOLING. I mean, come on. After spending a weekend fighting with slush and melting snow everywhere I went (LOTS of wet shoes until I just gave in and started wearing wellies everywhere), this is the kind of treat I really need. NEED. Need it to get through until spring!
Diane Balch says
Lemon is in the air. I just wrote a post about preserved lemons… your dessert looks delicious. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
mothers shadow says
Stopping by from Cast Party and these look AMAZING!
Angela Paris says
Wow these look so good! I pinned them (of course). Your recipes are awesome, Deb!
-Ang
Laurie Siegmund says
I absolutely LOVED your tip on making the swirl cream for the top ahead and freezing them! That's always the last minute thing that stresses me out when decorating each individual dessert! THANK YOU!
Deb Attinella says
Glad you liked that tip! It helps me too!!