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Lemon Dessert

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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." — julie romagnoli

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.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 45 mins

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Apr 14, 2013

I am so happy to see this recipe as I had lost the one I used years ago and I mean maybe 40 years! This is a great recipe as it was less expensive than condensed milk and whipped up beautifully after the milk had been refrigerated overnight. No one knew it was evaporated; they thought it was whipped cream!

—Martha

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Nutrition

Calories
180 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
30.5 g
10%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
5.7 g
9%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
2.7 g
5%

Sodium
122 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Dessert

Serving Size: 1/15 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 51

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g 9 %
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
Sodium 122mg 5 %
** Potassium 87mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.5g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 2.7g 5 %
** Sugars 27.3g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 6 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 3 %

* 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.