Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) lemon gelatin dessert powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 can (12 oz / 355 ml) evaporated milk, well chilled
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (about 150 g) crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Dissolve the lemon gelatin in boiling water. Stir and let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar gradually and beat until fully combined.
- Stir in lemon juice, then add the cooled gelatin while mixing until smooth.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip evaporated milk until thick and fluffy.
- Fold whipped milk gently into the cream cheese mixture until light and airy.
- Press graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of a loaf or square pan to form a crust.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight until set.
- Slice cold and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use well-chilled evaporated milk to achieve proper whipping consistency.
- For a softer crust, mix crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter before pressing into the pan.
- Lime gelatin can be used for a flavor variation.
- Top with thin citrus slices or fruit before serving for extra color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
