Lemon Cheesecake Bites: 7 Reasons You’ll Love This Easy Recipe!
These Lemon Cheesecake Bites are the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, with a creamy filling and a buttery crust. They're easy to make and perfect for parties or a quick dessert!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 0.33 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.33 cup Unsalted Butter melted
Filling
- 24 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Spoon filling into each cupcake liner, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.
- Let cool completely in the muffin tin before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with lemon zest or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For a smoother filling, make sure your cream cheese is completely softened. You can also add a graham cracker crumb topping before baking for extra crunch.