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Mini Lemon Cheesecake Cups Freshly Made

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Cups Recipe: A Simple Dessert Delight


  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (or longer with chilling)
  • Yield: 12 mini cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Mini Lemon Cheesecake Cups are a delightful blend of creamy lemon filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

3 tablespoon melted butter

2 tablespoon sugar

8 oz cream cheese

softened

½ cup powdered sugar

¼ cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup heavy whipping cream


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until moistened.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of each muffin liner to form the crust.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  • In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
  • Spoon the filling into the prepared crusts, smoothing the tops.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, then let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
  • Serve chilled and enjoy your Mini Lemon Cheesecake Cups!

Notes

For an extra lemony flavor, consider adding more lemon zest to the filling. Chill them overnight for best results.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2–3 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg

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