Description
This No-Bake Lemon Cranberry Delight combines bright citrus, tangy cranberry, and creamy layers on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a refreshing, easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for holidays or anytime you need a chilled treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 16 oz Whipped Topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup Cranberry Sauce (whole berry or homemade)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No oven needed, but bring cream cheese to room temperature and prepare a 9×13 dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until moistened.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press crust mixture into the bottom of your dish and chill for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- Cook to Perfection: Spoon cranberry sauce over lemon layer and swirl gently. Spread remaining whipped topping over the top.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with lemon zest and fresh cranberries.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Chill between layers to maintain clean lines.
- Try different fruit preserves for variation.
- A hot knife helps cut neat slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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