LAYERED LEMON DESSERT SQUARES

Layered Lemon Dessert Squares image

I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you're a fan of Key lime pie, substitute lime for the lemon flavors. -Dawn E. Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 jars (10 ounces each) lemon curd or 1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Reserve half of mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream and extract until soft peaks form. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over crust. Gently spread lemon curd over cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with reserved cracker crumb mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Freeze option: After assembling; cover and freeze dessert. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 42g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.