8ouncesCream Cheese softened but still cold1 ackage
¼cupSweetened Condensed Milk
½teaspoonVanilla extract
1tablespoonLemon Juice
1tablespoonLemon Zest
Topping
1cupCool Whip thawed
Whipped Cream
6slicesLemon
Instructions
Instructions
Crush the vanilla wafers using a food processor and process until they turn into crumbs, about 1 minute.
In a bowl mix together the crumbs brown sugar and butter and mix until all crumbs are moist.
Press the crust mixture into the bottom of 6 inch pie plate and up on the sides of your dish.
Place in the freezer until you’re ready to pour in the filling.
In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese with your hand mixer for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest and beat again until smooth, about another 2 minutes.
Pour into the prepared crust and top with the cool whip.
Let chill in the fridge for 4+ hours, or overnight.
Once chilled and set, add the whipped cream, lemon slices, and more lemon zest if desired. Then slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
A little whipped cream, fresh lemon zest, or a thin lemon slice makes this small cheesecake look extra special. Place the lemon slices before adding the rosettes, you can evenly space them.