These mini lemon cheesecakes are a delightful bite-sized dessert recipe that combines the tangy flavor of citrus with a creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties, these treats are sure to impress your guests with their vibrant taste and elegant presentation.

This recipe is straightforward and allows you to create individual servings that are both visually appealing and delicious. Enjoy these creamy lemon treats as a refreshing end to any meal or as a sweet snack.

Easy Mini Lemon Cheesecakes

These mini lemon cheesecakes feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a smooth and creamy lemon cheesecake filling. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields 12 mini cheesecakes, making them ideal for gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner to form the crust.
3. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
4. Fill the Muffin Tin: Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts in the muffin tin, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool.
6. Serve: Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices if desired. Enjoy these delicious mini lemon cheesecakes!
7. Chill: Once cooled, refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 15g