Description
No-Bake Lemon Cream Cheese Pie Cups are a refreshing and creamy dessert with a zesty lemon flavor, perfect for quick preparation and individual servings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- Fresh lemon slices or zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of serving cups to form the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until the filling is light and fluffy.
- Divide the filling evenly into the prepared cups over the crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices or zest before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and brightness.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- These cups can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: no-bake lemon pie, cream cheese dessert, lemon pie cups, easy lemon dessert, individual lemon pies