Description
Delightful mini treats combining creamy cheesecake and zesty lemon, perfect for parties or as a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lemon cake mix
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a mini muffin pan with mini paper liners.
- Combine the lemon cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a mixing bowl.
- Spoon the lemon cake mixture into each muffin cup, filling them halfway.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until creamy.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the lemon cake layer in the muffin liners.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until set and slightly golden on top.
- Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a tropical twist, consider adding shredded coconut to the cream cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon dessert, cheesecake bites, easy dessert, mini cheesecake