This delicious lemon dessert looks like a creamy lemon cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- For the filling:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- For the topping:
- Crushed graham crackers
- Lemon zest
Instructions:
- Make the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and continue beating until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the dessert:
- Spread the lemon filling over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill and garnish:
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and fresh lemon zest for added texture and flavor.
Enjoy this creamy, tangy, and refreshing lemon dessert!
