Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts, the perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion! With a light and tangy lemon filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, these adorable bite-sized tarts bring a refreshing zing to your gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or celebrating a special event, these tarts are sure to impress your guests and brighten up your table. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, they can be garnished with your favorite fruits or whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness. Enjoy the creamy texture and vibrant flavor that make these mini desserts irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (5 ounces, or 10 crackers crushed)
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture into the muffin tin cups.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into each crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (40g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg