Description
Lemon Oreo Cheesecake Cups are a delightful dessert that combines the rich taste of cheesecake with a zesty lemon twist, served in individual portions for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Oreo cookies – 15.5 oz (about 36 cookies)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter – melted
- 8 oz cream cheese – softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Additional lemon zest – for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo crust by pulsing Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mixing with melted butter.
- Spoon the Oreo mixture into cups and press down to form a crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Add sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Cover the cups with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the whipped cream topping by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Top each cheesecake cup with whipped cream and garnish with additional lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature before mixing.
- Chill the cups for the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavors and variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon, Oreo, Cheesecake, Cups, Dessert