Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Rustic Christmas Mini Lemon Raspberry Cheesecakes with Raspberry Swirls & Lemon Glaze. These charming mini desserts are perfect for holiday gatherings, combining the zesty brightness of lemon with the sweet-tart delight of raspberry. The eye-catching presentation, featuring vibrant raspberry swirls and a glossy lemon glaze, makes them a standout on any dessert table. Easy to prepare and ideal for any occasion, these mini cheesecakes will impress your family and friends with their rich, creamy texture and delightful taste. Elevate your holiday celebrations with this unique twist on a classic dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed digestive or graham biscuits
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 450g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Raspberry puree (for swirling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar; mix until crumbly. Press into muffin tin cups to form crusts.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Pour cheesecake filling over crusts in muffin cups. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry puree on top and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Optional: Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create a glaze; drizzle over chilled cheesecakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg