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Mini No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Mini No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts You'll Love Every Bite

These Mini No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts are a delightful dessert combining tangy lemon flavor with creamy texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or almond flour for gluten-free option
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • miniature tart pans
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of miniature tart pans, ensuring an even thickness. Place the tart shells in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set.
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add in freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. The filling should be thick and creamy.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to over-whip, as you want the cream to remain fluffy.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful to maintain the airy texture.
  5. Remove the chilled crusts from the refrigerator and spoon the lemon cheesecake filling into each tart shell, smoothing the tops. Return the tarts to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
  6. Once the tarts have set, carefully remove them from the pans. Garnish with additional lemon zest, fresh berries, or whipped cream before serving chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, let your tarts chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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