Lemon Cream Dessert Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1-1/2 cups cold water
• 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• CRUST:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• TOPPING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups cold whole milk
• 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping thawed