Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Cheesecake Sugar Bombs, where each bite reveals a creamy, velvety texture that melts in your mouth. The zesty lemon flavor dances on your palate, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of sugar, creating a blissful treat that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- For the Sugar Bombs:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sour cream, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Grease a mini muffin tin and spoon a small amount of the sugar bomb mixture into each cup, followed by a dollop of the cheesecake filling on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. They should spring back when lightly touched.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These sugar bombs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sugar bomb
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 80 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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