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Mini Lemon Cheesecake Bites

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Bites

Delicious mini lemon cheesecakes made with honey, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt, perfect for dessert lovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bites
Calories 183 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • high-speed food processor
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 7 full sheets graham crackers
  • 9 ritz crackers
  • 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature

Cheesecake

  • 8 oz. softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt we recommend 2% or 5% OR cottage cheese
  • cup honey
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Optional Garnish

  • lemon zest
  • graham cracker crumbs

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a muffin tin with muffin liners. Generously spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the crust by placing graham crackers, ritz crackers, and butter into a high-speed food processor. Process on high until the mixture forms a crumble.
  • Spoon 1-2 heaping tablespoons of the graham cracker crumble into each muffin cup. Press the crumble down into the pan.
  • Bake the graham cracker crust for 5 minutes at 350ºF.
  • While the crust is baking, prepare the cheesecake filling. Process the Greek yogurt in a high-speed food processor until smooth. Add the softened cream cheese and process until combined.
  • Add the honey, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then process again. Finally, add the egg white and pulse until just combined.
  • Remove the crust from the oven. Spoon in around 1.5 - 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture into each mini cheesecake.
  • Top the lemon filling with lemon zest or graham cracker crumbs.
  • Bake mini cheesecakes for 10-12 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch.
  • Let the cheesecakes cool for at least 15 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin, then transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

If the graham cracker crust does not stick together, add another tablespoon of butter. Ensure the mini cheesecakes cool completely before removing from muffin liners to avoid a sticky mess. Cottage cheese can be substituted for Greek yogurt, blended to a whipped consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 12bitesCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 12gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 11g
Keyword Lemon cheesecake, lemon cheesecake cups, Mini Lemon Cheesecake Bites
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