Description
Dive into the delightful world of Mini Lemon Cheesecakes, where creamy indulgence meets zesty brightness! These individual treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to elegant soirées. With their refreshing lemon flavor and smooth texture, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of each liner to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crusts in each liner until about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set in the center. Allow cooling at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg