Description
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups are a refreshing and easy dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with a creamy cheesecake filling, all served in individual cups for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined and fluffy.
- In another bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- In serving cups, layer the graham cracker mixture at the bottom, followed by the lemon cheesecake filling.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with the cheesecake layer on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon juice or zest.
- These cups can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest or whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg