Granny's Lemon Yum Yum

My granny used to make this for us for birthdays and special occasion. Hope you enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup softened butter
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Combine the flour and pecans in a mixing bowl. Mix in the softened butter until the mixture is evenly moistened and no clumps of butter remain. Press the crust evenly over the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Step 4

Beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping, then spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Chill in the refrigerator.

Step 5

Stir the sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan along with enough water to make a paste. Stir in the eggs until smooth, then add the remaining water, vinegar, and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thick and smooth, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and the lemon extract. Chill the mixture until cold.

Step 6

Spread the cold lemon mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining whipped topping.