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Mini Lemon Cheesecake
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Mini Lemon Cheesecake

Mini lemon cheesecake recipe. Super rich, creamy, and citrusy cheesecake, in a cute mini size. Make yours today.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Baking Recipes
Cuisine: Cheesecake
Keyword: Mini Lemon Cheesecake
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (7 graham crackers)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Filling:

  • 12 oz (350 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Toppings:

  • Blueberry
  • Raspberry
  • Lemon slices

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add in the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter. Mix well. Divide the crumbs and press into the bottom of the 12 soufflé baking cups. Refrigerate the crust.
  • Preheat the oven at 350°F (176°C).
  • Attach the metal blade to your food processor. Pulse the cream cheese until smooth. Scrap the side of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Add in the sugar and pulse again until smooth. Next, add the sour cream and lemon zest and pulse until smooth.
  • Add 1 egg at a time and pulse until combined. Lastly, add the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Scrap down the side and give it a few more pulses until smooth.
  • Remove the baking cups from the refrigerator. Place them in a muffin pan. Scoop the filling mixture into the baking cups.
  • Bake them for 20-22 minutes or until the centers are firm. Remove the cupcakes from the muffin pan to cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Chill the cupcakes in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Garnish with the fruit toppings before serving.

Notes

I used the 3.25 oz soufflé paper baking cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 12people | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 145mg | Sugar: 11g