Description
A creamy, zesty, and refreshing lemon dessert that requires no baking and comes together effortlessly for a perfect sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into a 9×9 inch pan to form the crust, and chill for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the filling evenly over the crust, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Garnish with lemon slices before serving if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.