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Frozen Lemon Dessert

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/10/21Updated: 12/13/22

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This Frozen Lemon Dessert is a nice light, very refreshing dessert and comes together quickly and easily.

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My love affair with lemon has pretty much been a life long one. At least as far back as I can remember.  

This recipe may just be the reason for my life long lemon love affair.  It is the first lemon dessert I remember eating. The recipe came from my Grandma Zola and has been in my recipe collection for decades.  Each time I enjoy this dessert it reminds me of my Grandmother.

Frozen Lemon Dessert

The Best Way to Crush Cookies

This dessert is made with a base of crushed Vanilla Wafers. You could also use graham crackers if you prefer.

You can crush the cookies several different ways.

Blender Method. Place them in a blender and pulse until fine crumbs form. You can also do this in a food processor.

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By Hand Method. If you don’t have a blender or food processor, place the cookies in a zippered gallon food storage bag, zip close and then uses a rolling pin to crush the cookies. You won’t get as fine a crumb this way but it still works.

Frozen Lemon Dessert

How to Make Frozen Lemon Dessert

  • Mix together yolks, sugar and lemon juice in a pan and stir over low heat until thick. Approx. 4-5 minutes
  • Remove from heat and cool.
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  • Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cooled, cooked mixture.
  • Whip cream and fold into above mixture
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  • Spread 2/3 of the vanilla wafer crumbs over bottom of an ungreased 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan.
  • Pour in lemon mixture
lemon dessert in pan
  • Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
  • Freeze for 3-4 hours or until ready to serve.

It is the perfect dessert for a warm spring or summer day and would be a lovely dessert to serve for Easter dinner or brunch.

Can I Double This Recipe?

The only downside to this recipe is that it only makes an 8 x 8 pan full but you can easily double it and use a 9 x 13 if you need to feed more people.

Frozen Lemon Dessert

How Long Will it Last In The Freezer?

Stored in an airtight container this dessert will last for several weeks, just make sure it doesn’t get freezer burn.

Frozen Lemon Dessert

For other lemon goodness check out these recipes:

  • Lemon Ice Cream
  • Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Delicious Lemon Angel Pie
  • Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
  • Perfect Lemon Cupcakes

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Frozen Lemon Bars Recipe

4.74 from 15 votes
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Frozen Lemon Dessert

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This Frozen Lemon Dessert is a nice light, very refreshing dessert and comes together quickly and easily.
serves: 9 servings
Prep:15 minutes minutes
Cook:0 minutes minutes
Freeze:3 hours hours
Total:3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs separate yolks and whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup vanilla wafers crushed

Instructions

  • Mix together yolks, sugar and lemon juice in a pan and stir over low heat until thick. Approx. 4-5 minutes
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cooked mixture.
  • Whip cream and fold into above mixture
  • Spread 2/3 of the vanilla wafer crumbs over bottom of an ungreased 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan.
  • Pour in lemon mixture
  • Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
  • Freeze

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Cholesterol: 91mg (30%) Sodium: 56mg (2%) Potassium: 50mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 13g (14%) Vitamin A: 468IU (9%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 25mg (3%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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  1. Karen Seymour says

    Posted on 5/14 at 5:31 pm

    Do you thaw in refrig an hour before serving?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 5/15 at 6:42 am

      No it is served frozen, you can let it sit and soften slightly before serving.

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    Posted on 5/13 at 1:04 pm

    This was the recipe my mom would make, at my request, for my birthday. Rather this than cake and I’m so happy to find it…again! Thanks to your Grandma and your keeping it too!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 5/15 at 6:43 am

      so glad you found it too! Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline of Oregon says

    Posted on 5/20 at 2:36 pm

    I lost this recipe and so grateful to a grandmother Zola for passing it to her granddaughter for sharing
    When I had a younger family this was our first go to for a hot summer day
    Now I’m a visiting grandma and making for my son who remembers it well Thank you from the both of us ❣️

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