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Mini Lemon Cheesecakes

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes: Creamy Tangy Bliss for Easy Entertaining

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes are a delightful twist on traditional desserts, offering creamy tanginess in perfectly portioned bites.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Can use digestive biscuits or gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option.
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter Use unsalted for flavor control.
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened to prevent lumps.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 0.25 cup Sour Cream Alternatively, use Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest Lime zest can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best quality.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin or silicone molds
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until blended. Press mixture into the cups of a muffin tin. Bake for 8 minutes until golden.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the filling over the pre-baked crusts in the muffin tin. Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly jiggly but set.
  5. Let the cheesecakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Consider topping with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate for extra flavor.

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