Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (175 ml) graham cracker crumbs (about 7 graham crackers); 3 tbsp (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted; 1 tbsp (15 ml) packed light brown sugar; 12 oz (375 g) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar; 1/4 cup (50 ml) sour cream; 2 eggs; 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon zest; 3/4 cup (175 ml) lemon curd, store-bought or homemade; Muffin pan, lined with foil liners

Servings: persons

3/4 cup (175 ml) graham cracker crumbs (about 7 graham crackers)
3 tbsp (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp (15 ml) packed light brown sugar
12 oz (375 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50 ml) sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon zest
3/4 cup (175 ml) lemon curd, store-bought or homemade
Muffin pan, lined with foil liners

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Crust: In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and brown sugar.
3
Press crumb mixture into bottoms of prepared baking cups.
4
Filling: In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, pulsing until smooth.
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Add sour cream and process until smooth.
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Add eggs and lemon zest, pulsing until smooth (you dont want to overprocess the mixture; you just want it to be smooth).
8
Scoop filling over crust in baking cups.
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Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until the centers of cupcakes are firm.
10
Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
11
Remove from pan and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
12
Before serving, place a dollop of lemon curd over top of each cupcake and swirl lightly with back of spoon.
13
Variation: Place a small dollop of whipped cream over the lemon curd before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup (175 ml) graham cracker crumbs (about 7 graham crackers), 3 tbsp (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted, 1 tbsp (15 ml) packed light brown sugar, 12 oz (375 g) cream cheese, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes

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