No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 packages lemon jello

1 cup boiling water

3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled

Zest and juice from one lemon

Whipped cream, for serving, optional

Additional lemon zest, for serving, optional

DIRECTIONS:

Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and salt until thoroughly combined.

Pour mixture into prepared pan and press firmly into the bottom. Place in fridge to chill while you prepare the filling.

In a small bowl, combine jello and boiling water and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour in the cooled Jello mixture, whipping cream, lemon zest and lemon juice, and beat until completely combined …