Description
This recipe makes delicious lemon cheesecake bites that are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a lined mini muffin tin.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- These bites can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake Bites, cheesecake, dessert, lemon