Shelly's Recipe

*LAYERED LEMON DESSERT*

Category: Layered Desserts

Crust
6 tbsp butter
1 cup flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Topping
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar and whipped topping
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup tsp
2 cups water, divided
3 eggs
1/4 cup vinegar and lemon juice
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp lemon extract

Preheat oven to 350. Cut butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in nuts and press into bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool.

Beat cream cheese and confectioners sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping and spread over crust; chill.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add 1/4 cup water and stir until smooth. Add eggs and mix well. Add vinegar, lemon juice and remaining water; stir until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat; add butter and exctract. Cool. Spread over cream cheese layer. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.