Description
A refreshing no-bake dessert with a creamy lemon filling and crumbly graham cracker crust, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Mix sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest in another bowl until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or until set.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For a firmer texture, let it set in the refrigerator overnight. Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon dessert, no-bake dessert, refreshing treat, summer dessert