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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups Everyone Will Love

These Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups are a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness, making them an impressive and customizable dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Substitute with lime juice for a unique twist.
  • 1 cup Sugar Use superfine sugar for a smoother texture.
  • 4 large Eggs Freshness is key for the best flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil.
For the Crumb Base
  • cups Graham Crackers Substitute with chocolate cookie crumbs for extra decadence.
  • ½ cup Melted Unsalted Butter
For the Cheesecake Mousse
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • ½ cup Sugar
For Garnish
  • ½ cup Reserved Graham Cracker Crumbs

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, and eggs until well combined. Stir continuously for about 10 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Strain through a sieve and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if you want a toasted crust. Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs, then mix with melted butter. Press into the bottoms of dessert cups, or refrigerate for 15 minutes if not baking.
  3. Beat room temperature cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Fold in the cooled lemon curd. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the lemon curd mixture.
  4. Pipe the cheesecake mousse into each dessert cup halfway, add a layer of lemon curd, then pipe more mousse on top.
  5. Sprinkle with reserved graham cracker crumbs, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cups can be made ahead for a stress-free dessert. Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month, thawing them overnight in the fridge when ready to enjoy.

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