LEMON FLUFF DESSERT

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Wondering what to do with the can of evaporated milk and graham crackers in your pantry? Try this light, lip-smacking treat with a lovely lemon flavor for dessert tonight. Or make it a day ahead and refrigerate for convenience. Leola McKinney - Morgantown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup sugar
1-1/3 cups boiling water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Pour milk into a small metal bowl; place mixer beaters in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Stir in lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 1-1/2 hours. , In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter; set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish. Press remaining crumbs onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Beat chilled milk until soft peaks form. Beat gelatin until tiny bubbles form. Fold milk into gelatin. Pour over prepared crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until set. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.