Description
Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, combining a light and tangy cream cheese filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. These no-bake delights are incredibly easy to whip up in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal last-minute dessert for parties, picnics, or casual family dinners. Each mini tart is customizable; top them with fresh berries or fruit preserves for added flavor and visual appeal. Refreshingly zesty and creamy, these bite-sized lemon desserts will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh fruit or preserves for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into muffin tin cavities to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth. Add lemon juice, remaining zest, heavy cream, and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Spoon the filling into each crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Remove from the muffin tin and garnish with fresh fruit or preserves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg