Lemon Pudding Trifle

This recipe is fantastic! I made it for my husband, but I surprised myself with how much I loved it! It's like a lemon version of DIRT. I found the recipe here. Enjoy!

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Lemon Pudding Trifle
INGREDIENTS:
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 package (12 to 14 ounces) GF* lemon cookies, crushed

HOW TO PREPARE:
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.

In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in pudding until blended.

Set aside 1/4 cup each of whipped topping and crushed cookies for garnish. Fold remaining whipped topping into pudding mixture.

Place half of the remaining cookies in a 3-qt. glass bowl; top with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers. Garnish with reserved whipped topping and crushed cookies. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 476 calories, 26 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 479 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 5 g protein. 12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling.

GF* = Gluten Free