Description
This delightful recipe for Citrus-Infused No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes offers a creamy, tangy, and sweet dessert that’s quick to prepare and perfect for warm weather. With a smooth cream cheese filling brightened by fresh citrus zest and topped with juicy strawberries, these mini cheesecakes are a refreshing treat that requires no baking.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp citrus zest (lemon or orange)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use a spatula to blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a silky texture.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the citrus zest and vanilla extract gently to release their fragrant aromas and evenly distribute the bright flavors throughout the mixture.
- Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form, which gives the cheesecake a light and airy texture.
- Fold cream into cheese mixture: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula to maintain the airiness and create a fluffy, smooth filling.
- Fill molds: Spoon the cheesecake filling into mini cheesecake molds or ramekins, smoothing the tops with the back of a spatula for a professional and neat appearance.
- Chill until set: Refrigerate the filled molds for at least 2 hours or until the cheesecakes are firm and set enough to hold their shape.
- Add toppings: Once set, garnish each mini cheesecake with fresh sliced strawberries for a colorful and juicy finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve chilled to enjoy the creamy texture combined with the bright citrus and sweet strawberry flavors, perfect for a summer dessert or any occasion.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- Use fresh citrus zest (lemon or orange) for the best flavor impact.
- Whip the heavy cream just until soft peaks form; overwhipping can cause it to become grainy.
- This recipe can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a gluten-free option, verify all ingredients and toppings are gluten-free, which they naturally are for this recipe.
- Feel free to substitute strawberries with other fresh fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, mini cheesecakes, citrus cheesecake, summer dessert, easy cheesecake, cream cheese dessert, strawberry topping
