Description
Mini Lemon Cheesecakes are a delightful bite-sized treat that combines creamy cheesecake with a refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries or lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner to form a crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crusts in the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door ajar for about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh raspberries or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Arrange the mini cheesecakes on a beautiful serving platter and sprinkle with some extra lemon zest for an added pop of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg