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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups for a Perfect Sweet Treat

Indulge in delightful Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups, a balanced blend of tangy lemon and sweet cream cheese for a perfect treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 120 ml Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice enhances taste.
  • 100 g Sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative for a healthier option.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 120 g Unsalted Butter Replace with margarine for a dairy-free option.
For the Crust
  • 250 g Graham Crackers Use your favorite cookies, like digestive biscuits, for a fun variation.
  • 30 g Butter (for Crust) Double the amount for a stronger crust if desired.
For the Cheesecake Mousse
  • 500 g Cream Cheese Opt for low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
  • ¾ cup Superfine Sugar Regular sugar can work too; just ensure it dissolves completely.
  • ½ cup Lemon Curd Store-bought lemon curd is also acceptable, making this recipe even easier.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and eggs off the heat until smooth. Add cubed unsalted butter and place over low heat. Stir constantly for about 10-12 minutes until thickened, then strain and cool.
  2. Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until finely crushed. Combine with softened unsalted butter and press into serving cups to create a firm base. Reserve some crumbs for garnishing.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and superfine sugar until creamy. Fold in lemon curd. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Spoon cheesecake mousse into each cup over the crust, filling halfway. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  5. Once chilled, pipe a layer of lemon curd over the mousse, filling cups to three-quarters full. Top with remaining mousse.
  6. Chill the assembled dessert cups in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. Sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs on top for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill dessert cups for at least one hour to ensure beautiful layers and optimal flavor.

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