Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
Whipped cream
Lemon slices or zest
Fresh berries
Instructions
1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a pie dish and chill for 15 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until creamy.
4. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
5. Pour filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
7. Top with whipped cream and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing.
Make ahead and chill overnight for clean slices.
Can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free graham crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg