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Zesty Mini Lemon Cheesecakes Delight

Zesty Mini Lemon Cheesecakes Delight

Indulge in the creamy tang of Zesty Mini Lemon Cheesecakes Delight. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 132
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g María-type cookies
  • 70 g melted butter
  • 250 g cream cheese
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 juice of 2 lemons

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or Electric Mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Muffin Tin and Cupcake Liners
  • Zester or Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  1. Crush the María cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
  1. Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add egg, yolk, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice, mixing until well combined.
  1. Pour the filling over the cooled crusts, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  1. Bake for 15–18 minutes until the centers are slightly jiggly. Let them cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is very popular for its simplicity and irresistible taste. A dessert that will showcase your baking skills!
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