2cupsweetened fresh whipped cream or whipped topping
lemon slices and mint for garnishing
few drops yellow food coloring [optional]
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz a 9 or 10 inch deep dish pie plate with cooking spray.
In a small bowl toss together the vanilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar and melted butter. Press firmly onto the bottom and sides of he pie dish.
Bake for 15 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely.
Filling: In a medium bowl use a mixer to whip together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest whipping until fully combined and smooth. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring, if desired. The color of the filling is more ivory than pure yellow.
Pour evenly into the cooled crust.
Chill thoroughly at least 6 hours prior to cutting and serving.
Garnish with fresh cream or whipped topping and lemon slices.