Description
A refreshing summer dessert that combines sweet and tart flavors in a silky, smooth cream with a crunchy graham cracker crust. No baking required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (1 ½ cups) graham cracker crumbs
- 75 g (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 240 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100 g (1 cup) powdered sugar, sifted
- 120 ml (½ cup) fresh lemon juice
- 240 ml (1 cup) whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Mix until well moistened, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch round pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add fresh lemon juice and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped topping using a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the filling. This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg