Lemon Dessert

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• ¾ cup water, or as needed
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)

Recipe Instructions

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.