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:

  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture.
  6. Pour the lemon filling into the chilled graham cracker crust.
  7. 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.