Lemon Cream Cheese Refrigerator Dessert (No-Bake) Recipe

Name: Lemon Cream Cheese Refrigerator Dessert (No-Bake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup sugar; FILLING; 12 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping (completely thawed); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (can use bottled); lemon pie filling, cooled (can use homemeade or store-bought); whipped cream (or use Cool Whip topping, thawed) (optional)

Servings: persons

CRUST
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping (completely thawed)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (can use bottled)
lemon pie filling, cooled (can use homemeade or store-bought)
whipped cream (or use Cool Whip topping, thawed) (optional)

1
Lightly grease bottom of a 11 x 7-inch or a 9-inch baking dish.
2
Prepare you favorite lemon pie filling recipe; remove from stove-top and cool at room temperature until semi-cooled (the mixture should not be hot).
3
In a bowl mix together the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar; lighty press into the bottom of the baking dish.
4
Bake at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes (just enough to set the crust).
5
Cool the crust to almost room temperature (I just place it in the fridge for a speedy cooling).
6
In a large bowl beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup powerdered sugar until very smooth and fluffy.
7
Add in the lemon juice; beat until combined.
8
Add in the thawed Cool Whip; using the low speed of the mixer or a spatula, mix until combined.
9
Spread the mixture over the top of the cooled crumb crust.
10
Top/spread with the semi-cooled lemon pie filling (if you find that the mixture is a little lumpy just lightly whisk until smooth).
11
Top/spread with a thin layer of whipped cream or thawed Cool Whip topping or dollup onto top of a slice.
12
Chill for 2 hours before serving.

740

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cream Cheese Refrigerator Dessert (No-Bake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Cream Cheese Refrigerator Dessert (No-Bake)

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