Description
A vintage no-bake dessert with a light, airy lemon-flavored filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer or nostalgic cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 package (3 oz) lemon gelatin (Jell-O)
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk, well chilled
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish and set aside.
- Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. Cool until slightly thickened but not set.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip evaporated milk until fluffy and stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped evaporated milk into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cooled gelatin until fully incorporated.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Optional: Top with additional graham cracker crumbs or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use other gelatin flavors like strawberry or orange for variety.
- Mix in crushed pineapple or fruit cocktail for a tropical version.
- Substitute whipped topping for evaporated milk for a different texture.
- Top with fresh berries for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg