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5-Ingredient No-Bake Lemon Dessert

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Quick Description

This easy no-bake lemon dessert is creamy, lightly tangy, and layered with soft graham crackers that turn cake-like as it chills. It tastes like a lemon mousse cake but takes almost no effort. Perfect for beginners and busy days.

Sweet, creamy, refreshing — and ready with just 5 simple ingredients.

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Servings & Timing

  • Servings: 8–10
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 4–6 hours (or overnight)
  • Total Time: About 6 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
  • 1 package graham crackers (7 oz / 200 g)
  • 1 carton heavy cream (7 oz / 200 g)
  • 1 cup whole milk (250 ml)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 18 g)
  • Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Lemon Cream

In a bowl, combine:

  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Lemon juice

Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.

The lemon juice naturally thickens the mixture — no cooking needed.

Step 2: Prepare the Milk Dip

Pour the whole milk into a shallow bowl.

Quickly dip each graham cracker into the milk (1–2 seconds only).
Do not soak too long or they’ll become soggy.

Step 3: Layer the Dessert

In a square or rectangular dish:

  1. Arrange a layer of milk-dipped graham crackers.
  2. Spread a layer of lemon cream on top.
  3. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with cream on top.

Step 4: Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight.

The crackers soften and turn into a cake-like texture.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Before serving:

  • Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top (optional).
  • Slice and serve chilled.

Texture & Flavor Tips

  • Chill overnight for best texture.
  • Add lemon zest for stronger citrus flavor.
  • For extra richness, whip the heavy cream separately before mixing.

Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)

  • Calories: 350–400
  • Protein: 6–8 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fat: 18 g

Why This Recipe Works

  • Lemon juice thickens condensed milk naturally.
  • Graham crackers soften and create cake layers.
  • No baking, no gelatin, no complicated steps.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days
  • Do not freeze (texture may change)

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