Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of this no-bake Cream Cheese Lemon Dessert. A luscious layered treat with a buttery graham cracker crust, zesty lemon curd, and a velvety cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Lemon Layer:
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Additional lemon zest or slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9×13-inch dish.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Layer and Chill: Spread half of cream mixture over crust. Spread lemon curd mixture. Top with remaining cream. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase lemon curd to 3/4 cup.
- Best served chilled and can be made up to a day in advance.
- Shortbread cookie crust can be used for a richer base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
