No Bake Lemon Dessert
This No Bake Lemon Dessert is creamy, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make with fresh lemon juice, cream cheese, whipped topping, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or simple family desserts, this chilled lemon treat delivers bright citrus flavor in every silky bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container whipped topping
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Extra whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking dish to create the crust.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until creamy.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Fold whipped topping gently into the lemon mixture.
- Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor. Chill overnight for the best texture and clean slices. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze individual slices for a refreshing frozen dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 52mg