Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts, a delightful no-bake dessert that is perfect for any occasion. These charming treats combine a creamy lemon filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, making them an irresistible addition to parties, picnics, or casual get-togethers. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can easily whip up these delightful bites without the hassle of baking. Plus, they can be topped with your favorite fruits or preserves for a personalized twist. Impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth with these refreshing mini cheesecakes that balance sweetness with a citrus kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- fresh fruit or fruit preserves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into muffin tins to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon filling into crusts and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with fresh fruit or preserves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg