Lemon raspberry dessert (Print)
Mini cakes with a graham cracker bottom, creamy lemon filling, and sweet raspberry top. A great pick for any party or event.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Prep
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
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1 cup crushed graham crackers
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1/4 cup white sugar
→ Creamy Filling
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8 ounces soft cream cheese
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 eggs, large size
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Zest from one lemon
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1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
→ Raspberry Sauce
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1/4 cup raspberry jam
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1 cup raspberries, fresh
→ Toppings
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Powdered sugar for sprinkling
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Optional: Fresh mint leaves
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Stir the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar together in a bowl until the mix feels like damp sand. Use the back of a spoon to press into a muffin tin or your serving cups. Bake for 8-10 minutes until they start to brown slightly and smell delicious. Let them sit and cool before you move on.
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With a large bowl and mixer in hand, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and lump-free. Mix in the sour cream next. Add one egg at a time, beating each in completely before adding the next. Finish off by adding the lemon juice and zest, and stir until you’ve got a creamy consistency with a burst of lemon specks.
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Fill your crusts about three-quarters full with the cheesecake mixture. Pop them back into the oven for 15-20 minutes. They’re good to go when the edges are firm but the center jiggles just a tiny bit if you nudge the pan. Cool them completely on the counter before transferring to the fridge for a minimum of two chilled hours.
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While the cheesecake chills, toss the raspberry jam and fresh berries into a small pan. Cook over medium heat, gently stirring for a few minutes until the berries get soft and the mixture thickens. Take it off the burner and let it cool fully. It’ll thicken more as it cools down.
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Spoon the cooled raspberry topping over your chilled cheesecake cups. For a final touch, dust on some powdered sugar using a sieve. Feeling fancy? Toss on a sprig of mint to add a pop of green and a little kick of freshness.
# Notes:
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These single-serve desserts are great for parties because everyone gets their own—no slicing or sharing needed!
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Softened cream cheese leads to the smoothest texture. Cold cream cheese leaves you with stubborn lumps that are hard to fix.
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Make these the day before for easy entertaining. Just wait to sprinkle on the powdered sugar until serving so it stays nice and powdery.