Description
A delightful no-bake dessert combining creamy cheesecake with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for warm days or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into serving cups.
- Make the Cheesecake Mousse: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar.
- Add the Flavors: Mix in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the Whipped Cream: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in batches.
- Assemble the Mousse Cups: Spoon mousse over the crust in each cup and smooth the surface.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Notes
- For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.
- Replace powdered sugar with a sugar alternative.
- Add lime juice for a different citrus flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it may change the texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: No-Bake, Lemon, Cheesecake, Mousse, Dessert