Description
A wonderfully refreshing and easy-to-make dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional toppings (e.g., fresh berries, lemon slices)
Instructions
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of serving cups to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined and fluffy.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the prepared cups over the crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with your choice of toppings such as fresh berries or lemon slices.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing and better texture. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form for a fluffy filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake, lemon dessert, summer treats