No-Bake Lemon Bar Cheesecake Cups

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Tangy lemon bars meet smooth cheesecake in these easy, no-bake dessert cups topped with a buttery graham cracker crumble. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest until fully incorporated and mixture thickens slightly.
  3. Step 3: Combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp powdered sugar in another bowl, mixing until crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
  4. Step 4: Spoon a tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of 6 serving cups, pressing lightly to form a crust layer.
  5. Step 5: Divide the lemon cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts, smoothing tops with a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set and firm.
  7. Step 7: Before serving, top each cup with about 1 tbsp of whipped cream and a sprinkle of remaining graham cracker crumbs for texture.

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