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Lemon Lush Dessert Shooters

April 22, 2015 Updated April 30, 2020 BySam 32 Comments

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Shot glass desserts are my new obsession.

Lemon Lush dessert shooters

I mean, this is my second shot glass-contained dessert in under two weeks. They’re just so cute, and easy to make and delicious, and perfectly portioned and I can’t get enough of them.  Oh, and did I mention they are NO BAKE?

It’s a trifecta of perfect layers on a soft, walnut based crust.  Creamy and sweet,  refreshingly lemony, light and fluffy…

Perfection.

Lemon Lush Dessert in shot glasses

Honestly, I don’t really consider myself to be a huge fan of lemon desserts (except this lemon curd).  I don’t make them often (because hello, chocolate), but also because Zach won’t even touch anything with lemon in it, and I like to use him as my taste-tester.

However, my aunt brought this dessert to a dinner at my grandmother’s in a 13×9 pan and… I probably ate a good 12×8 portion of it.

No self-control whatsoever, I’m telling you…

She shared the recipe with me and I am so excited to share my slightly altered shot glass rendition of this easy, no bake dessert with you. I followed the recipe pretty closely and used Cool Whip, but you can always substitute my homemade whipped cream instead!

overhead of Lemon Lush Dessert Shooters

In the original recipe, the crust is baked in a 13×9 pan.

That’s… not exactly possible when you’re serving the dessert in plastic shot glasses, so I modified the crust into an easy, no bake version (guys, it almost tastes like cookie dough).

Lemon Lush Dessert in shot glasses

So I think it’s fair for me to say you need these in your life right now.  Light, refreshing and no bake, they are the perfect spring/summertime dessert.

lemon lush dessert in shot glasses

Lemon Lush Dessert Shooters

Light, refreshing and super easy no-bake lemon lush dessert shooters
4.75 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon dessert, mini desserts
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 shooters
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Sam Merritt

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 4 Tablespoon butter melted

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 8 oz cool whip thawed (divided)
  • 2 boxes instant lemon pudding 3.4 oz each
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 Tablespoons additional chopped nuts for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Set out 24 2 oz shot glasses*
  • In food processor combine all ingredients for crust (walnuts, flour, brown sugar and melted butter)
  • Pulse until well combined.
  • Press about 1 tsp into the bottom of each shot glass.
  • In stand mixer, beat cream cheese.
  • Slowly add confectioners sugar, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
  • Add 1 cup Cool Whip, mixing until all ingredients are well combined
  • Transfer filling to quart-sized ziploc bag and cut a 1" hole in the corner of the bag.
  • Evenly distribute filling among shot glasses, piping on top of crust
  • In large bowl, combine instant pudding mix and milk, whisking for about 3 minutes (until mixture thickens).
  • Pour pudding mix into gallon-sized ziploc bag and cut 1" hole in the corner of the bag.
  • Evenly distribute pudding among shot glass, piping on top of first layer.
  • Transfer remaining Cool Whip to quart-sized ziploc bag and cut 1" hole in one corner of the bag.
  • Pipe Cool Whip on top of pudding layer.
  • Sprinkle with additional nuts if desired.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Notes

*I always use these disposable shot glasses from Amazon for my dessert shooters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shooter | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Joelle says

    October 4, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these for my daughter in laws Bridal Shower. I changed the Lemon Pudding to Lemon Pie Filling like in lemon meringue pie. Hit of the party. People where taking them home too!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much, Joelle! 🙂

      Reply
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