Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of mini cheesecake molds or a muffin tin lined with paper liners to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the lemon cheesecake filling over the crusts in each mold, smoothing the tops.
- Warm raspberry jam slightly and swirl it gently into the tops of each cheesecake. Place a fresh raspberry on top of each swirl.
- Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Remove from molds and serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, chill the heavy cream before whipping to achieve stiff peaks. You can substitute raspberry jam with fresh raspberry puree for a fresher swirl. These mini cheesecakes are perfect for parties and can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg