Description
A refreshing dessert with layers of lemony filling and graham crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (about 14 oz) graham crackers (or vanilla wafers)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for garnish)
- Fresh lemon slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon curd, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of graham crackers or vanilla wafers on the bottom.
- Spread half of the lemon filling over the layer of cookies.
- Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining lemon filling. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the cookies to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with lemon zest and fresh lemon slices if desired.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy this refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Use homemade lemon curd for a richer taste.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg