Quick No-Bake Lemon Mousse with Graham Cracker Crust

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Light and airy lemon mousse layered over a buttery graham cracker crust for a refreshing, no-bake dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, cream cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 American cuisine 270 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan to form the crust. Chill for 15 minutes to set.
  2. Step 2: Using an electric mixer, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture in three additions, mixing carefully to preserve the airy texture.
  6. Step 6: Pour the lemon mousse over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set before serving.

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