Lemon Bisque Recipe

This treasured family recipe, passed down through generations, delivers a light and airy lemon dessert experience. A delightful contrast of creamy lemon filling and crunchy graham cracker crust makes this a perfect refreshing treat. No heavy cream here – just pure lemon bliss! This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a simple weeknight indulgence. Prepare to be transported back to simpler times with each bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 330 mins
Calories 204.8 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Lemon Bisque

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How to Make Lemon Bisque

  1. Chill one (12-ounce) can of evaporated milk in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. In a medium bowl, dissolve 1 (3-ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Refrigerate until slightly thickened (about 30-45 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, beat the chilled evaporated milk with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This may take 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 1 cup of granulated sugar to the whipped evaporated milk. Beat until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the partially set gelatin mixture until evenly distributed.
  6. Crush 1 ½ cups graham crackers into crumbs. Reserve ½ cup for topping.
  7. Press half of the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  8. Gently pour the lemon bisque mixture over the graham cracker crust.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs evenly over the top.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.
  11. Serve chilled. Serves 12.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

7g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemon Bisque?

Lemon Bisque takes about 350 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 330 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemon Bisque?

Lemon Bisque has approximately 204.8 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemon Bisque?

The key ingredients for Lemon Bisque are Evaporated Milk, Lemon Jell O Gelatin, Boiling Water, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Graham Cracker Crumbs. See the full list with measurements above.

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