Frozen Lemon Delight
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A light and tangy no-bake frozen dessert featuring a fluffy, mousse-like lemon filling layered between crunchy cookie crumbs. This refreshing treat is perfect for warm days and can be easily adapted for a refrigerated mousse texture.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 4-6 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- electric mixer
- deep mixing bowl
- 8x8 inch baking dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Large Can (12 oz) | Chilled Evaporated Milk | well-chilled, whipped |
| 2 | Lemons | juice and zest |
| 1 Cup | Sugar | granulated |
| 1 1/2 Cups | Graham or Vanilla Wafer Crumbs | crushed |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- Place the 1 large can evaporated milk and a deep mixing bowl in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to ensure it is well-chilled.
Step 2: Whip the Filling
- Pour the 1 large can evaporated milk into the chilled bowl and whip with an electric mixer on high speed until thick and stiff peaks form.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the 1 cup sugar, then fold in the 2 lemons (juice and zest) until just combined.
Step 3: Assemble and Freeze
- Line the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish with half of the 1 1/2 cups graham or vanilla wafer crumbs.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crumb base and spread evenly, then sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups graham or vanilla wafer crumbs on top.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4-6 hours until the mixture is firm to the touch.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This dessert is best kept frozen; however, you can double the recipe to serve it as a softer, refrigerated mousse-style dessert.
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