Ingredients
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2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
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1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk14 ounce
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1/2 cup juice from a Lemon
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GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
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16 Graham Cracker Squares
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1/4 cup Margarine1/2 stick melted
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2 tablespoons Sugar
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You can also add
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Whole Strawberriesfor garnish
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2 teaspoons grated peel from Grated Lemon Peel
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Few drops of Yellow Food Color
Steps for Lemon Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
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1
Done
20 Minutes
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Refrigerate the Whipping CreamPour the whipping cream into a large bowl, and place in the refrigerator to chill. The whipping cream will whip better in a cold bowl. |
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2
Done
20 Minutes
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Prepare Graham Cracker CrustHeat the oven to 350º. Place a few crackers at a time in a plastic bag. Seal the bag, and crush crackers into fine crumbs with a rolling pin or bottle. Mix the crumbs, sugar, and the margarine in a medium bowl. Press firmly and evenly on the bottom of the square pan. If using a pie pan, press crumb mixture against bottom and side of the pan. Bake 10 minutes and then let it cool. |
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3
Done
3 Minutes
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Mix the Milk and Lemon JuiceWhile crust is cooling, continue with mixing the milk, lemon juice and lemon peel (if desired) in a small bowl, and set aside. |
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4
Done
5 Minutes
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If you want to add food colorAdd the food color to the whipping cream. Beat the whipping cream with the electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. |
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5
Done
5 Minutes
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Gently Mix the new combinationGently pour the lemon mixture over the whipped cream. To fold together, use a rubber spatula to cut down vertically through the whipped cream, then slide the spatula across the bottom of the bowl and up the side, turning the whipped cream over. Rotate the bowl one-fourth turn, and repeat this down-across-up motion. Continue mixing in this way just until ingredients are blended. |
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6
Done
2 Hours
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Cover and refrigerate the Lemon Cream PiePour the folded mixture over the crust. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours. |
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7
Done
1 Minute
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Voila, Lemon Cream Dessert with Graham Cracker Crust is readyCut dessert into 3-inch squares. Garnish each serving with a strawberry. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert. |
Additional Info for Lemon Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Lemon Cream Dessert with Graham Cracker Crust is a recipe mostly for women. If you do not know what dessert to prepare, I recommend this one. For this recipe, you need about 30-40 minutes, but the result is worth it.
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About the Lemon Cream Dessert with Graham Cracker Crust
Another variation of the name for this recipe is Lemon Cheese Pie with Graham Cracker, but I took out the Cheese and added whipping (heavy) cream. As my followers know, changing the ingredients doesn’t make the dish worse, but it can do it better or a variation of the former recipe. Think about it, about 73% of the American Recipes are variations from originals. Therefore, this Lemon cream (instead of Cheese) Dessert will make you lick your fingers… sort of.
You also can add a few drops of yellow food color or/and whole strawberries for garnish. Since 2018, I started to change my own recipes, as well as other recipes that I loved and cooked. Since then, I have made a habit of doing this often, and so far, I have had only success and great reviews from those who have tried it. Try out this Lemon Cream Dessert with Graham Cracker Crust for yourself, and let me know what you think about it.
Notes and Tips for Lemon Cream with Graham Cracker Crust
- Essential Equipment: 9-inch square pan or 9-inch pie pan; electric mixer or hand beater.
- Be sure to purchase sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. Both are used very differently in recipes.
- Instead of using graham crackers, purchase packaged graham cracker crumbs at the supermarket, and use 1 1/4 cups of them in the crust.
Can you freeze or refrigerate this kind of dessert?
Sincerely, I never froze it. The lemon cream with graham cracker crust can be frozen for a short period, but it is better to refrigerate it instead. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days… not more.
What to use for a better design?
If you want to show off or have a modern look dessert, you can add the following fruits:
- Whole Strawberries: Place them symmetrically all over the lemon pie. I also tried to write a name’s initial, that if you celebrate your kid’s/husband anniversary. You can also place them in a spiral-like design, starting from the center of the pie.
- Whole+Sliced Strawberries: Here is another idea to design the lemon cream pie – Place whole strawberries in the middle of the pie, then gradually cut them when coming to the extremities. At the edge of the pie, near the crust, you should have only slices of strawberries.
- Try out other fruits: You can also design the lemon cream pie with avocado (also adds a great flavor combo), kiwi, blueberries, banana, and apple.
- Mixed fruits: If you want more flavor for your taste buds, mix all the fruits from no.3 + strawberries. The taste is incredible, also the design. Cut the fruits into cubes.
Can it be eaten while I’m following a slimming diet?
While 80% of my recipes are slimming-friendly, this one is not. With more calories than my other dessert recipes, I do not recommend including it in your weight-loss meal plan. I know, it is frustrating, but maybe you can prepare it only after your diet period :D.
Wrapping up
Lemon Cream with Graham Cracker Crust is a great dessert, but it is not suitable for slimming programs. It has great taste, is mostly loved by women, and it can have any fruit design. It is easy to prepare and can also be used for special occasions, instead of cake.
