Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for topping
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or Cool Whip
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of mini cheesecake molds or cups to form the crust. Chill while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth and incorporated.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture and beat until creamy and fluffy.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries and whipped cream until evenly combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts, smoothing the tops.
- Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top each cheesecake with additional whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
Notes
These mini cheesecakes can be frozen in airtight containers for up to 3 months but are best enjoyed fresh. You can substitute the graham cracker crust with chocolate cookie crumbs or vanilla wafers for a different flavor. Lime zest can be used instead of lemon for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30