Mini Lemon Cheesecake Bites (Print Version)

Rich, creamy mini cheesecakes blend tangy lemon with smooth filling over a crisp graham cracker crust.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ½ cup sugar
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - ½ cup sour cream
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner.
03 - In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing until well incorporated.
04 - Pour the batter over the crust in each liner, filling them about 2/3 full.
05 - Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the centers look set. Remove from the oven and let cool.
06 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.