Description
Delightful No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups with a creamy filling and refreshing lemon flavor, served in individual cups for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, whipped cream, lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until fully incorporated. Press this mixture into the bottom of your serving cups.
- Create the filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice and zest until blended.
- Make it fluffy: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the cups: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture over the crusts in your cups.
- Chill out: Place the assembled cups in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve: Top your cheesecake cups with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a slice of lemon before serving.
Notes
Allow enough time for the cups to chill for optimal flavor development. Customize toppings based on preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: no-bake, lemon cheesecake, dessert, easy recipe, summer treat