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Amazing Mini Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bites

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Bright, creamy, and perfectly bite-sized, these mini lemon raspberry cheesecake bites combine tangy lemon flavor with sweet raspberries and a buttery vanilla wafer crust. A refreshing and elegant dessert perfect for parties or make-ahead treats.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 mini cheesecakes
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • saucepan or double boiler
  • spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup chopped raspberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (for curd)
  • 2 tsp lemon zest (for curd)
  • 1/3 cup sugar (for curd)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp butter (for curd)
  • fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter. Press 1–2 teaspoons into lined mini muffin tin and bake for 5 minutes. Cool.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and flour, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in chopped raspberries.
  • Divide filling into crusts and bake 18–20 minutes until centers are slightly jiggly. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and egg yolks over simmering water until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter until smooth.
  • Top chilled cheesecakes with lemon curd and garnish with fresh raspberries. Keep chilled until serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep the centers creamy. Chill thoroughly before serving. Add toppings after thawing if freezing. Swap raspberries with blueberries or strawberries for variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword bite size cheesecake, lemon raspberry dessert, mini cheesecake bites, summer desserts
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