Description
These No-Bake Creamy Lemon Squares are a refreshing and zesty dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, tangy lemon filling. Perfect for warm weather or easy entertaining, they require no oven and deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped topping or whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Slice into squares and garnish with whipped topping or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Try using vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies for a different crust flavor.
- Swirl in raspberry jam or fold in crushed raspberries for a fruity twist.
- Add Greek yogurt to the filling for an extra creamy texture.
- Firmly press crust and chill before adding filling to prevent crumbling.
- These squares must be stored chilled due to the dairy content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
