jerry's dessert

Tifton, GA
Updated on Oct 30, 2012

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.

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/4 stick butter, melted
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 - lemons juiced, fresh
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make jerry's dessert

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Combine the milk, the lemon juice and the zest until well blended. Pour over crust.
  • Step 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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