Here’s a super simple and delicious Easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups recipe 🍋🥄 — perfect for quick desserts with no oven needed!

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🍋 Easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 4–6 cups)

Crust Layer

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8–10 crackers)

• 3 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Cheesecake Filling

• 1 cup cream cheese (softened)

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream (cold)

Optional Toppings

• Whipped cream

• Lemon slices or zest

• Crushed cookies

• Fresh berries

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🥣 Step 1: Make the Crust

1. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs.

2. Mix crumbs with melted butter and sugar.

3. Stir until mixture looks like wet sand.

4. Divide evenly into serving cups.

5. Press down gently with a spoon.

6. Place in fridge while preparing filling.

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🍋 Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and mix well.

3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.

4. Beat until creamy and fully combined.

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🥄 Step 3: Whip the Cream

1. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 2–3 minutes).

2. Gently fold whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture.

3. Fold carefully to keep the filling light and fluffy.

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🥄 Step 4: Assemble the Cups

1. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer.

2. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or 4 hours for best texture).

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🍓 Step 5: Garnish and Serve

Before serving:

• Add whipped cream swirl.

• Sprinkle lemon zest.

• Top with berries if desired.

Serve chilled and enjoy!

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🌟 Quick Tips

✔ Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
✔ Taste filling before chilling — adjust lemon for more tang.
✔ For extra lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon lemon extract.