Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes with a burst of tangy lemon and sweet raspberries, all wrapped in a simple graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
- Lemon zest twists for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottoms of a mini cheesecake pan or lined muffin tin. Chill in the fridge.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture. Spoon over chilled crusts.
- Prepare the Raspberry Topping: In a small saucepan, cook raspberries, sugar, and water over medium heat until raspberries break down. Mix cornstarch with water, stir it into the mixture, and cook for 1-2 more minutes until thickened. Let it cool slightly.
- Assemble & Chill: Spoon raspberry topping over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish & Serve: Carefully remove cheesecakes from the pan and garnish with fresh raspberries, lemon zest twists, and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. Adjust sugar in the raspberry topping for less sweetness. You can use store-bought graham cracker crumbs for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, dessert, lemon, raspberry