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Lemon Dessert

Name: Lemon Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 225 min
Ingredients: 15 graham crackers, crushed; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup butter, melted; 1 cup boiling water; 1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®); 2 lemons, juiced and zested; 0.75 cup water, or as needed; 1 cup white sugar; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

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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.

Recipe by julie romagnoli

Published on June 18, 2020

5

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

15

Yield:

1 9x13-inch pie

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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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180	Calories
6g	Fat
31g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 122mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 87mg	2%

* 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.