Description
A refreshing no-bake summer dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, silky lemon-cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for gatherings, these elegant cups take only 20 minutes of active prep and set in 2 hours.
Ingredients
Graham crackers, 8 crackers (1 cup crushed)
Butter, melted, 4 tablespoons (unsalted)
Cream cheese, 8 oz (227g) (softened)
Lemon juice, fresh, 3 tablespoons
Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon
Strawberry jam, 1/2 cup (seedless)
Whipped topping, 1 cup (non-dairy optional)
Chopped fresh strawberries, 1 cup (for garnish)
Instructions
Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor or blender
Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter
Press 2 tablespoons of crust mixture into each of 6 cup liners, forming a thin layer
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/2 cup strawberry jam, blending until smooth
Spoon approximately 4 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture over the crust in each cup
Add 1/4 cup whipped topping to each cup
Top with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh strawberries for garnish
Chill cups for 2 hours before serving
Notes
Use honey graham crackers for added natural sweetness
Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives superior flavor to bottled
Can be prepared 4 hours in advance and stored sealed in the refrigerator
Ensure any pre-made whipped topping is non-dairy or gelatin-free if avoiding animal proteins
For a lighter filling, substitute half the cream cheese with low-fat alternative
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg