Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into 12 tart shells or muffin cups.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth and lump-free.
Chill the heavy cream and beat it with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it, then gently combine the rest.
Spoon the filling into prepared tart shells. Chill for at least 4 hours to set. Serve cold, optionally garnished with fresh berries.
Notes
Use digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers as a halal-friendly crumb alternative. Ensure heavy cream is well-chilled for optimal whipping.
Tarts can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: No-Bake Creamy Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg