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Lemon Cherry Cream Dessert
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Lemon Cream Layer:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the Cherry Layer:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved (optional)
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh cherries
- Lemon slices
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch square baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the Lemon Cream Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Layers:
- Spread half of the lemon cream mixture over the chilled crust.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the lemon cream layer. Add fresh cherries if desired.
- Spread the remaining lemon cream mixture over the cherry layer, smoothing the top.
- Chill the Dessert:
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Add the Topping:
- Before serving, garnish the dessert with whipped cream, fresh cherries, and lemon slices.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the refreshing combination of lemon and cherry flavors!
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