Lemon Icebox Dessert
A refreshing and easy dessert with a crunchy graham cracker crust and a light, creamy lemon filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 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
Best enjoyed within the first couple of days for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon dessert, icebox dessert, no-bake dessert, refreshing dessert, easy dessert
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