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Creamy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a creamy lemon cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crumble, perfect for individual servings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets crushed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and slightly wet but crumbly. Set aside about ⅓ cup for topping.
  2. Press the remaining crumble mixture evenly into the bottom of serving cups (about 2 tablespoons per cup). Press gently to create a firm crust. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and lump-free, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes on medium-high speed.
  5. Fold lemon juice and zest into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in whipped cream to keep filling light and airy.
  6. Spoon or pipe about ½ cup of filling over the graham cracker crust in each cup. Smooth tops lightly.
  7. Sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumble over each cup.
  8. Refrigerate cups for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, to allow flavors to meld and filling to firm up. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use full-fat coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version. Substitute gluten-free cracker crumbs or nuts for a gluten-free crust. Chill bowls and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Press crust firmly but not too hard. Chill at least 2 hours, preferably 4, for best texture. Add crumble topping just before serving to keep crunch.

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Keywords: no-bake, lemon cheesecake, dessert, easy, creamy, individual servings, graham cracker crust

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