Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Blend vanilla wafers in a food processor.

Step 3

In a small bowl combine waffer crumbs, butter and sugar and mix well.

Step 4

Press into a 9 inch pie pan.

Step 5

Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes until edges turn slightly golden brown in color. Let cool on counter top.

Step 6

Refridgerate for 1 hour.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl beat cream for two minutes, and then add powdered sugar and beat until stiff. Set aside.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon zest. Beat in high until creamy and smooth. Add 4 drops of yellow food coloring if you desire.

Step 9

Fold in the set aside whipped cream until smooth and uniform in color.

Step 10

Pour into the crust and top with whipping cream.

Step 11

In a medium bowl combine whipping cream and powder sugar. Beat until firm.