Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

Instructions:

  1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until the mixture looks like wet sand.
  2. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each lined muffin slot and press firmly into a flat disk using a small glass. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until pale and completely smooth.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure no clumps remain.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a 'fold-and-turn' motion until no white streaks remain.
  7. Spoon the filling evenly over the chilled crusts, smooth the tops with a knife, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.