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Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Irresistibly Easy Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts You'll Love

These Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts are a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs use finely crushed crumbs for a crisp, buttery base
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted to bind the crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar just a touch to enhance sweetness
For the Lemon Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened for a smooth texture
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar blends seamlessly to sweeten
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed for bright flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest adds fragrant notes
  • 1 cup Heavy cream whipped lightly for airiness
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 cup Fresh berries raspberries or blueberries for color
  • 1/4 cup Mint leaves for freshness
  • 1 whole Lemon slices or twists for visual appeal

Equipment

  • 12-cup mini muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

How to Make Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and position a 12-cup mini muffin tin on a baking sheet. Lightly grease each cup.
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Divide the crumb mixture evenly among the cups and firmly press it into the bottom and sides.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until edges turn golden brown; then let cool fully.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Mix in powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  7. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into lemon cheesecake mixture.
  8. Spoon or pipe the lemon cheesecake filling into each cooled crust.
  9. Refrigerate the filled tarts for at least 2 hours until the cheesecake sets firm.
  10. Just before serving, top tarts with fresh berries, mint leaves, or a lemon twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra sweetness, drizzle melted white chocolate over tarts before serving.

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