Lemon Cream Dessert

== Description ==
This pretty layered dessert is requested often at family gatherings. I have served it at both bridal & baby showers, says Patricia Schmeling
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Taste of Home Test Kitchen Favorites
* 18 – 24 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cup sugar
* ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp cornstarch
* 1½ cup cold water
* 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
* 3 tbsp butter, cubed
* 2 tsp grated lemon peel
* ½ cup lemon juice
=== Crust ===
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
* ½ cup cold butter
=== Topping ===
* 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup confectioner's sugar
* 2 cup cold milk
* 2 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 (16 oz) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
== Directions ==
# In saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth.
# Bring to boil; cook and stir 1 min or until thickened.
# Remove from heat.
# Stir a sm amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly.
# Bring to gentle boil; cook and stir 1 min.
# Remove from heat; stir in butter and lemon peel.
# Gently stir in lemon juice.
# Refrigerate until cool.
# In bowl, combine flour and nuts.
# Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
# Press onto bottom a greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish.
# Bake at 350°F for 15 – 20 minutes or until edges are golden.
# Cool on wire rack.
# In lg mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioner's sugar until smooth; spread over crust.
# Spread with cooled lemon mixture.
# In another bowl, whisk milk, pudding mixes and vanilla, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened; let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set.
# Fold in ½ of whipped topping.
# Spread over lemon layer.
# Spread with remaining topping.
# Refrigerate at least 4 hours before cutting.
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