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Lemon Raspberry Dessert Cups

Deliciously Refreshing Lemon Raspberry Dessert Cups to Delight

Enjoy these Lemon Raspberry Dessert Cups, a perfect summer treat with creamy lemon cheesecake and fresh raspberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 28 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Vanilla Sandwich Cookie Crumbs Adds structure and a hint of sweetness; substitution: graham cracker crumbs work too.
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter Melted; binds cookie crumbs together for a perfect crust.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Room temperature; provides a creamy base with a tangy twist.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the filling beautifully.
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest Fresh for best taste.
  • ⅓ cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice is best.
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream Whip cold cream for the best volume.
For the Garnish
  • 28 units Fresh Raspberries Brightens the dessert; you can swap in blueberries.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Plastic cups

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine vanilla sandwich cookie crumbs with ¼ cup melted unsalted butter. Stir thoroughly until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Using 28 small 2-ounce plastic cups, evenly distribute the crumb mixture, pressing it firmly into the bottoms of each cup.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  4. Pour in lemon juice and add lemon zest, mixing well to infuse the flavors.
  5. In a separate mixing bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Spoon the creamy filling into a piping bag and fill each cup about ¾ full.
  7. Top each filled cup with a fresh raspberry and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
  8. Serve cold for the best flavor at gatherings or as a delightful dessert.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature and use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.

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