Ingredients
2 packages (8 oz each) full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (about 4 lemons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 prepared 6-ounce graham cracker crust
Additional fresh lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
Prepare a 6-ounce graham cracker crust according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly until well combined.
Stir in lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until fully incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set completely.
Before serving, garnish with additional fresh lemon zest.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for optimal richness and texture.
For a halal option, ensure graham cracker crust is dairy-free or substitute with a halal-certified alternative.
Dessert can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Adjust lemon juice quantity to taste if using particularly tart lemons.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: No-Bake Dessert Recipes
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg