Pink Lemonade Cheesecake Bites
These Pink Lemonade Cheesecake Bites are so delicious and perfect for Summer!
Servings: 12
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- ¾ C graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- ¼ C unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ C sugar
- ½ C sour cream
- ¾ tsp pure lemon extract
- 1 large lemon zested
- 2 drops of pink food coloring
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- Fresh whipped cream and lemon wedges for topping
- Lemon Curd
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Using a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the crust into the cupcake liners.
- Using a flat bottomed round cup, press the cup into the crust to make a firm crust.
- Set aside.
Cheesecake Filling
- Using a hand mixer, beat together the sugar and cream cheese until combined and smooth
- Beat in the sour cream, lemon, lemon zest, and salt until combined
- Beat in 1 egg at a time until combined
- Mix in the pink food coloring
- Scoop 3 tbsp of the cheesecake mixture into the crust
- Bake in the oven for 17-22 minutes or until the edges are firm and a really light golden brown starts to form
- Allow the cheesecakes to cool for a few hours in the fridge
- After the cheesecake has cooled, top with 1 tbsp of lemon curd on top
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and a lemon wedge
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 0.4mg