Description
Mini Lemon Cheesecakes are delightful, bite-sized treats packed with tangy lemon flavor and smooth cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of muffin tin cups.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Bake: Spoon filling over crusts and bake for 20-25 minutes, until set.
- Cool: Let cheesecakes cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice or zest.
- These can be topped with fresh berries or whipped cream for added decoration.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mini Lemon Cheesecakes, Cheesecake, Dessert, Zesty, Lemon Flavored