Description
Delightful handheld desserts with a creamy lemon filling and a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion and a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush graham crackers until fine and mix with melted butter and granulated sugar.
- Press the mixture into a greased mini muffin tin and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Spoon the filling into cooled crusts and bake for about 15 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream or fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Letting the bites chill overnight enhances flavor and texture. Room temperature ingredients result in a smoother filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lemon, dessert, family recipe, holiday treat