Description
Creamy no bake lemon raspberry cheesecake cups bring zesty Mediterranean sunshine to summer dessert tables. Rich graham cracker crusts and silky lemon-infused filling topped with fresh raspberry compote invite pure indulgence for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Crust:
- 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
Toppings:
- Fresh raspberries
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a textural foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture mimics damp, compacted sand.
- Gently press the crumbly base into individual serving vessels, ensuring a uniform, tightly packed layer that covers the bottom completely.
- Whip cream cheese in a spacious mixing bowl until silky, incorporating powdered sugar, vibrant lemon zest, and tangy lemon juice until the mixture achieves a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Tenderly integrate whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding with a delicate motion to maintain an airy, cloud-like texture.
- Distribute the graham cracker base evenly among serving cups, then generously ladle the lemon-infused cheesecake filling atop the crust.
- Artfully arrange plump, fresh raspberries across the creamy surface, creating a vibrant and enticing visual presentation.
- Submerge the assembled cups in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, allowing the filling to solidify and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Before serving, embellish with optional garnishes like delicate lemon slivers or fragrant mint leaves to elevate the dessert’s aesthetic appeal.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers finely to ensure a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly when serving.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Adjust lemon zest and juice according to personal taste preference, balancing tartness with sweetness.
- Substitute dairy ingredients with vegan alternatives like cashew cream and coconut whipped cream for a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg