Description
No Bake Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Cups are easy-to-make individual desserts layered with a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy lemon cheesecake filling, and fresh raspberries. These single-serve desserts are perfect for summer days or special occasions when you want a dessert that’s refreshing, light, and bursting with citrusy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
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For the crust:
- 1 cup (about 120g) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from about ½ a lemon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 cup (125g) fresh raspberries, slightly mashed
For garnish:
- Additional fresh raspberries
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Fixes & Adjustments:
- Added gram/milliliter conversions for consistency.
- Specified lemon juice amount (as juice yield varies by lemon size).
- Clarified that whipping cream should be whipped before folding in for a better texture.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Advice on How to Make the Recipe Effectively
- Prepare the Crust
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Mix until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of your cups or jars using a spoon.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream gently to create a light texture.
- Assemble the Cups
- Layer the crust with cheesecake filling.
- Top with fresh raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to set.
- Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves for added flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: No Bake, Cheesecake, Lemon, Raspberry, Dessert