Description
Mini Lemon Cheesecake Bites are a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the zesty flavor of lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of mini muffin tins to form the crust.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden, then let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Fold in whipped cream gently until incorporated.
- Fill each cooled crust with the cheesecake mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These bites can be topped with fresh berries for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg