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Creamy No Bake Mini Lemon Cheesecake Cups

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy lemon cheesecake filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 90g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g), sifted
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml), cold
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (60ml)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional toppings: fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries), thin lemon slices or twists, mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until evenly coated and clumping. Press firmly into bottoms of mini cups or ramekins. Chill in fridge.
  2. Whip the cream: In a large chilled bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes). Set aside.
  3. Mix cream cheese base: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth (2-3 minutes). Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
  5. Assemble cups: Spoon or pipe filling over chilled crusts, leaving space for toppings. Smooth surface.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate assembled cheesecakes for at least 3 hours or overnight until set.
  7. Add toppings: Garnish with fresh berries, lemon slices, or mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks only to maintain smooth texture. Chill crust before adding filling to prevent floating. For gluten-free crust, substitute graham crackers with almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.

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