Ingredients
- 6 ounces ( 1/2 of a 12-ounce can) evaporated whole milk
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into 1-inch squares
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh berries, Peach Sauce, or Strawberry Topping
Instructions
- Butter 10 pots de crème or ramekins. (I recommend 4 to 6-ounce size.)
- Place evaporated milk in a metal bowl and freeze about 1 hour.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Set aside 3 tablespoons; lightly press the remaining crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pots. Don’t press it down too hard, as then it freezes too firm.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Remove evaporated milk from freezer and, leaving in the same metal bowl, beat with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form.
- Fold into cheese mixture and then spoon on top of graham crackers, dividing evenly between pots. Sprinkle tops with the remaining 3 tablespoons of graham cracker mixture. Freeze overnight.
- Serve with fresh berries, Peach Sauce, or Strawberry Topping
Notes
Gluten free: Use Pamela’s Gluten Free Golden Graham Crackers; process in a food processor until crumbs. Reduce butter to 2 1/2 tablespoons.
Make ahead: Can be made up to 1 month ahead and kept frozen.
Tip on lemon flavor: If your fresh lemons seem a bit bland (i.e., not adding a vibrant taste), add a drop or two of lemon extract.
Variation in a single pan: Butter an 8-inch baking dish (springform or cake pan work well). Set aside 3 tablespoons of the graham cracker mixture; press remaining crumbs into the bottom of the prepared dish. Pour evaporated milk-cream cheese mixture onto crust; smooth top so it’s even. Sprinkle top with remaining 3 tablespoons of graham cracker mixture. Freeze overnight, up to 1 month.
- Category: Dessert, make ahead
- Method: No bake, freeze
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pot, ramekin, or slice
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 17.1 g
- Sodium: 166 mg
- Fat: 12.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.3 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg