Description
These No Bake Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Cups offer a refreshing and creamy dessert that blends tangy lemon, sweet raspberries, and a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfectly easy to prepare without an oven, these cheesecake cups are ideal for summer gatherings or a quick, delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Garnish (optional)
- Extra raspberries
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated. Divide the mixture evenly between 4 small serving cups and press down gently to form an even crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Continue mixing until the filling is well combined and creamy.
- Incorporate raspberries: Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, mashing a few slightly to create a pretty raspberry swirl effect throughout the filling.
- Assemble the cheesecake cups: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts in the serving cups, smoothing the tops with a spoon or spatula for a clean finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake cups for at least 2 hours to allow them to set properly before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally garnish each cup with extra fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest for added color and flavor.
Notes
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute the cream cheese with dairy-free cream cheese and use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- You can swap raspberries with strawberries or blueberries depending on your preference or seasonal availability.
- Press the crust firmly but gently to ensure it holds together without becoming too compact.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
