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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups for a Zesty Treat

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups are a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and tangy lemon curd, making for a refreshing and customizable dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Sugar Sugar alternative can be used
  • 3 large Eggs Fresh eggs are recommended
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
For the Crumb Base
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Can substitute with digestive biscuits or chocolate cookies
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
For the Cheesecake Mousse
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
For Assembly
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd Use homemade lemon curd
  • 1 tablespoon Reserved Crumb Mixture

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and eggs off the heat until smooth. Add unsalted butter and cook on low-medium heat, stirring for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Strain and chill.
  2. Blend graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with softened butter until it resembles wet sand. Reserve about a tablespoon for garnish. Press crumb mixture into dessert cups.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in cooled lemon curd. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks and fold into mixture to create mousse.
  4. Pipe half of the mousse into each cup, add a layer of lemon curd, and top with remaining mousse.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  6. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top before serving. Optional: garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and ensure butter is softened for best results. Chill for an hour to enhance flavors.

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