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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups: Refreshing No-Bake Treats

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups are refreshing no-bake treats that delight with buttery graham cracker base and silky cheesecake mousse.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 20 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice substitute with lime juice for a different twist
  • 1 cup Sugar use superfine sugar for a smoother texture
  • 3 large Eggs ensure they are fresh for best results
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free version
For the Crumb Base
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers swap for digestive biscuits or chocolate cookie crumbs for variation
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted for binding crumbs
For the Cheesecake Mousse
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free alternative
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese ensure it is at room temperature for even mixing
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd homemade recommended for freshness
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup Reserved Graham Cracker Crumbs for enhancing visual appeal and providing crunchy texture

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir continuously for 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter, then strain through a sieve. Refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (optional). Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine with melted butter, then press firmly into bottoms of 20 mini cups. Reserve some crumbs for garnish.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until creamy, then fold in cooled lemon curd. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into lemon mixture until combined.
  4. Layer cheesecake mousse into cups, add a layer of lemon curd, then top with more mousse, creating layers.
  5. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These dessert cups can be prepared up to 3 days in advance for optimal freshness. Use flexible flavors for customization.

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