Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Spoon roughly 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each paper liner and press firmly into the bottom using a small spoon or flat-bottomed measuring cup.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until no white streaks remain.
  7. Transfer filling to a piping bag and pipe over the crusts, filling each liner to the brim.
  8. Smooth the tops with a spatula and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.