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Light & Creamy Lemon Fluff Dessert

This simple, light and airy dessert has a smooth texture that is loaded with amazing citrus flavor. It's the perfect dessert to eat when you just want something light and refreshing.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Robin | Fluster Buster

Ingredients

Jello

  • 1 3 oz lemon jello
  • 1 cup boiling water

Crust

  • 15 graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, melted

Whipped Cream

  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 4 teaspoons cold water
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the lemon jello in 1 cup boiling water. Refrigerate to thicken.
  • Using a food processor, grind the graham crackers into crumbs. Pour into bowl, add 1/4 cup of sugar and melted butter, stir until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Add 4 teaspoons of cold water to a small microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle with unflavored gelatin. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed. Then, microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until the gelatin is melted. Stir and set aside to cool.
  • Pour cold whipping cream, powdered sugar and lemon extract into a chilled bowl. Using a chilled whisk attachment, whip on high speed until the mixture begins to thicken and soft peaks form.
  • Turn speed to low and slowly add the cooled gelatin mixture. Increase the speed to medium and continue mixing until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice together smooth.
  • Using a rubber spatula stir in the thickened lemon jello, then, fold in the whipped cream.
  • Spread filling over graham cracker crust, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

To simplify this recipe:
- Use a pre-made graham cracker crust.
- Use Cool Whip, instead of making it.