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jerry's dessert

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
MaryAnn Whitbeck
@madmaw
Tifton, GA

This was my brother's favorite dessert when we were growing up, so my mom made it often. It is so easy and everyone I make it for loves it.

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(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For jerry's dessert

  • 2 c
    crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/4 stick
    butter, melted
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 2
    lemons juiced, fresh
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    lemon zest, grated
  • 1/2 pt
    whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make jerry's dessert

  • 1
    Melt butter in an 8 inch square cake pan. Stir in 1 1/2 cup vanilla wafer crumbs until well blended and pat down to create a crust. Set aside.
  • 2
    Combine the milk, the lemon juice and the zest until well blended. Pour over crust.
  • 3
    Whip the cream and sugar until stiff and top the lemon mixture. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs and nuts over the top and refrigerate overnight. This serves 6-8 people.
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