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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups for a Zesty Treat

Enjoy these Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups that combine zesty lemon curd and creamy cheesecake mousse in perfect portions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
For the Crumb Base
  • 1 cup graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
For the Cheesecake Mousse
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup superfine sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup reserved crumbs for topping

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • food processor
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together fresh lemon juice, sugar, and eggs off heat until smooth. Place the saucepan over low heat and continuously stir the mixture until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat, add unsalted butter, and stir until fully melted. Strain the lemon curd into a bowl and chill in the refrigerator overnight or until set.
  2. While the lemon curd chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Blend graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor. Transfer the crumbs into a mixing bowl, add softened unsalted butter, and stir until crumbly and well combined. Reserve a small portion of the crumbs for garnish later. Spread the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of small cups, pressing down lightly to form a solid base.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat room-temperature cream cheese and superfine sugar together using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth, about 3–4 minutes. Gently fold in the chilled lemon curd until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the lemon cheesecake mixture.
  4. Layer the Lemon Curd Cheesecake Dessert Cups by piping half of the cheesecake mousse into each prepared cup, smoothing the top for an even layer. Next, add a layer of chilled lemon curd atop the mousse. Finish with remaining mousse, using a piping bag or spoon to create a swirl on top.
  5. Cover the dessert cups with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator. Chill for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set. When ready to serve, sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Ensure unsalted butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for optimal mixing.

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