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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Zesty Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups That Wow Every Bite

Delight in these Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups, combining a crumbly base with creamy mousse and tangy curd.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 20 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curd
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Substitute with lime juice for a different twist.
  • 1 cup Sugar Use superfine sugar for a smoother texture.
  • 3 large Eggs Ensure they are fresh for best results.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Swap for digestive biscuits or chocolate cookie crumbs for variation.
For the Cheesecake Mousse
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it is at room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd Store-bought can be used for convenience.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Reserved Graham Cracker Crumbs Enhance the visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • food processor
  • electric mixer
  • large mixing bowl
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Lemon Curd: In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Cook over low heat, adding butter until thickened. Strain into a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Make the Crumb Base: Pulse graham crackers into crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into the bottoms of dessert cups. Reserve some crumbs for garnish.
  3. Prepare the Cheesecake Mousse: Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Fold in lemon curd, then fold in whipped heavy cream until combined.
  4. Assemble the Cups: Pipe cheesecake mousse into cups, add a layer of lemon curd, then another layer of mousse.
  5. Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the curd enhances the flavor. Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps, and keep the heat low when preparing the curd.

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