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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups That Wow Every Bite

These Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups are a perfect union of tangy sweetness and velvety creaminess, ideal for impressing guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice always use fresh for the brightest flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can use your sweetener of choice
  • 3 large eggs use room-temperature eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Crumb Base
  • 1 cup graham crackers can substitute with digestive biscuits or chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted is ideal for mixing
For the Cheesecake Mousse
  • 8 ounces cream cheese ensure it's at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup superfine sugar granulated sugar is a substitute if blended well
  • 1 cup heavy cream coconut cream can be used as a non-dairy alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Food Processor
  • Saucepan
  • piping bag
  • fine sieve

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and room-temperature eggs, whisking until blended. Heat over low-medium, stirring until the mixture thickens (about 8-10 minutes) without boiling. Strain, stir in unsalted butter, cover with cling wrap, and chill.
  2. Blend graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor. Combine with melted unsalted butter until moistened. Reserve some for garnish, distribute the mixture into cups, and press firmly to create the base.
  3. Beat cream cheese with superfine sugar until smooth. Fold in the chilled lemon curd. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the cheesecake mixture.
  4. Pipe half of the cheesecake mousse into each cup, smooth it out. Add a spoonful of lemon curd, then pipe the remaining mousse over it.
  5. Chill assembled cups for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with reserved graham cracker crumbs before serving and consider adding a sprig of mint for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These dessert cups are make-ahead friendly, allowing for quick assembly when you're ready to serve.

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