LEMON CREAM TORTE

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Although my husband has retired from farming, I haven't retired from the kitchen! I still enjoy cooking and preparing our children's old favorites as well as trying new recipes. The creamy texture and lemony flavor of this dessert give the taste buds a treat!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
2-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

Combine butter and flour; pat into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. In a large bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add half of the whipped topping, beating on low. Spread over crust. In another bowl, beat pudding mixes and milk for 2 minutes on low speed. Let set 10 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer; let set 10-15 minutes. Cover with remaining whipped topping. Top with pecans if desired. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 14g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.