Description
This perfect Easter lemon dessert is bright, creamy, and refreshing, with a smooth citrus flavor that makes it ideal for spring gatherings and holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the lemon mixture.
- Spread filling evenly over the crust.
- Smooth the top.
- Refrigerate until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh berries for an extra festive Easter touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easter lemon dessert, lemon cream dessert, spring lemon dessert, easy easter dessert