Pink Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes

Pink Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes Recipe, sweet, tangy little bites topped with lemon curd and whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion!

If you’re looking for a fun dessert recipe that’s easy to make, then look no further. The hardest part is waiting for them to bake in the oven but trust me when I say they taste delicious!

How to Store Mini Cheesecakes

Store mini cheesecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

How to freeze mini cheesecakes:

Store baked and cooked mini cheesecakes in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then top with the toppings.

About the Ingredients for Pink Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes

Graham Cracker Crumbs – Buy pre-made graham cracker crumbs rather than crushing graham crackers yourself.

Sugar – Granulated sugar, because this is dessert.

Butter – Use unsalted butter for the crust. Salted works in a pinch too.

Cream Cheese – Use full fat, brick cream cheese softened to room temperature.

Sour Cream – Helps gives the cheesecake a nice smooth consistency. Should be room temperature.

Lemon Extract – Adds more flavour with less moisture than using real lemon juice.

Lemon Zest – Adds loads of fresh citrus flavour, don’t skip it.

Pink Food Colouring – You can skip this, but then it will only be lemonade cheesecakes.

Salt – Makes all the flavours really shine.

Eggs – Make sure they are room temperature.

Lemon Curd – You can use premade lemon curd of your favourite lemon curd recipe.

Whipped Cream – because yum.

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How to Make Pink Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes

Yields: 12 Mini Cheesecakes | Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 22 Mins

Ingredients:

For the Graham Cracker Crusts:

¾ C graham cracker crumbs
1 ½ tbsp sugar
¼ C unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

2 – 8oz cream cheese, softened
½ C sugar
½ C sour cream
¾ tsp pure lemon extract
1 large lemon, zested
2 drops of pink food colouring
⅛ tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs

Lemon Curd
Fresh whipped cream and lemon wedges for topping

Directions:

For the Graham Cracker Crusts:

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

For the 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 colouring

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

When ready to serve, top with lemon curd, whipped cream and lemon wedge

Enjoy!