Description
Light and refreshing no-bake lemon cheesecake cups are perfect for summer gatherings and require no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional toppings (e.g., fresh berries, lemon slices)
Instructions
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press this mixture into the bottom of serving cups to form the crust. Press tightly to hold its shape.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth in another bowl.
- Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined and fluffy.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the prepared cups over the crust. Use a piping bag if desired for a fancier look.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes or until fully set.
- Top with optional toppings like fresh berries or lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best experience. Store in the fridge for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, lemon, dessert, summer