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Easy No Bake Lemon Dessert for Hot Weather Days

Easy No Bake Lemon Dessert for Hot Weather Days

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A creamy, tangy lemon dessert with a graham cracker base, perfect for staying cool in summer. Refreshing lemon zest and juice balance the sweetness of condensed milk for a simple, elegant treat.

  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

Graham Crackers (or Digestive Biscuits) – 1.5 cups, finely crushed
Unsalted Butter, melted – 6 tablespoons
Cream Cheese, softened – 2 blocks (8 oz each)
Sweetened Condensed Milk – 1 can (14 oz)
Lemon Juice, fresh – 1/2 cup
Lemon Zest – 1 tablespoon
Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon

Instructions

Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs
Mix in melted butter to form a crumbly texture
Press into prepared molds or dish to form the base
In a blender or food processor, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla
Blend until smooth and creamy
Pour over the crust and chill for 2 hours or overnight
Serve chilled with optional lemon wedges

Notes

For gluten-free option use gluten-free crackers
Use dairy-free cheese alternative for vegan version
Chill for at least 2 hours for optimal set
Evaporated milk is NOT a suitable substitute for sweetened condensed milk

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Category: No-Bake Dessert Recipes
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One 1/8 portion of dessert
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg