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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups

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Delightful dessert cups featuring zesty lemon curd layered over creamy cheesecake filling on a crunchy graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup lemon curd
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each cup to form a crust, then bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool.
  4. Cream the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  7. Add the lemon curd and lemon zest, gently folding until evenly mixed.
  8. Spoon the cheesecake filling into each cup on top of the cooled crust.
  9. Chill the cups for at least 2 hours.
  10. Garnish with a dollop of lemon curd and lemon zest before serving.

Notes

These dessert cups can be made in advance and taste better the next day. Try adding berry puree or chocolate ganache for variations.

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Keywords: lemon curd, cheesecake, dessert cups, summer dessert, easy dessert

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