Mini Lemon Cream “Pies”
Lemon cream pies are a classic American dessert that originated in the late 19th century.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Mini Lemon Cream “Pies”
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottoms of 6 mini tart pans.
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Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
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Spoon the lemon cream mixture into the cooled crusts.
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Refrigerate the mini pies for at least 1 hour to set.
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Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
