Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can (397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon zest
- 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the lemon filling into the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely. Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices or zest before serving, if desired.