Four Layer Lemon Dessert

Photo: flickr user Saquan Stimpson/monstershaq2000

Ingredients

1 stick butter (¼ lb.)

1 cup flour

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup Cool Whip

2 pkg. lemon instant pudding

3 cups milk

Preparation

Cut butter into flour as for pie crust. Add pecans. Press into bottom of 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Cool well.

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Fold in powdered sugar and Cool Whip. Spread over crust.

Prepare instant pudding according to package directions using 3 cups milk. Spoon over top of filling. Refrigerate until serving. When I make it, I add several drops of lemon extract to bring out the lemon flavor.