Lemon Dessert Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Lemon Dessert Recipe). This is the lightest, fluffiest, most refreshing recipe! It was served at the church's baby and wedding showers when my sisters and I were growing up. We loved it then; it's just as wonderful now.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 3hrs30 mins

Total: 3hrs45 mins

Servings: 15

Yield: 1 9x13-inch pie

Lemon Dessert Recipe

Ingredients

15 graham crackers

crushed

⅓ cup white sugar

¼ cup butter

melted

1 cup boiling water

1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)

2 lemons

juiced and zested

¾ cup water

or as needed

1 cup white sugar

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Mix graham crackers 1/3 cup sugar and butter in a bowl; press half the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Combine boiling water and lemon gelatin in another bowl. Mix lemon juice and lemon zest in a measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup; stir lemon juice mixture and 1 cup sugar into gelatin mixture until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate and allow mixture to partially set about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Beat evaporated milk in a cold glass or metal bowl until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the milk should curl over slightly. Fold gelatin mixture into whipped milk until evenly mixed.

Step 4

Pour gelatin mixture into prepared crust and sprinkle remaining graham cracker mixture on top. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Dessert Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 179.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 6%

Carbohydrates: 30.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 27.3g

Fat: 5.7g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 15.4mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 153.4IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 5.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 69.4mg 7%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 8.5mg 3%

Potassium: 87.3mg 2%

Sodium: 122.2mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 51.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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