Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (2024)

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This homemade lemon curd cheesecake recipe has a sweet NILLA Wafers crust and a creamy cheesecake filling. Topped with homemade lemon curd, and whipped cream.The perfect combination of sweet and tangy, they are little in size, but huge in flavor!This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.

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How many ways can I use lemon curd? Let me count the ways… there areLemon Curd Hand Pies, Thumbprint Lemon Bar Cookies, and raspberry lemon turnovers—and the list goes on.I love making lemon curd and often get asked, “What do you put it on?” My response, “What wouldn’t you put it on?” There are so many ways to use lemon curd.I’d happily eat it with a spoon, straight from the jar.

Homemade lemon curd is one of those things that seems complicated to make but is in fact, super easy.

Today I’m sharing another usefor this delicious spread. On mini cheesecakes! I add a bit of lemon zest to my creamy cheesecake filling and bake it overa buttery NILLA Wafers crust.

You can easily make 16-18 cupcake sized cheesecakes with this recipe.

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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe With a NILLA Wafer Crust

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Ingredients:

Nilla Wafer Crust:

  • 1 1/2 c.NILLA Wafers crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Homemade Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 (8 oz.) packagescream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 T. lemon zest

Lemon Curd Topping:

  • 1 batch of homemade lemon curd (recipe found here)
  • 1 1/2 c. whipped topping
  • lemon slices for garnish
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Pulse NILLA Wafers in a food processor until crumbly. Measure out 1 1/2 cups.

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Add melted butter and sugar and pulse until it resembles wet sand.

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Scoopa heaping tablespoon of crust mixture into 16 muffin liners.

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Pat down with a spoon so that it is level. Bake at 325 degrees for 6 minutes. Cool.

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Now to make the creamy homemade cheesecake filling!

Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in lemon zest.

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Scoop into muffin liners, filling halfway.

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Bake for 20 minutes. DO NOT OVER-BAKE! Cool completely.

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Spoon lemon curd over each cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate 30 minutes. It’s so easy!

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Remove wrapper (optional) then add a dollop of whipped cream and a tiny lemon wedge to garnish these perfect homemade lemon curd cheesecakes. Refrigerate until ready to serve. These mini homemade cheesecakes are perfect for spring. Bright, cheery, and refreshing.

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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe With a NILLA Wafer Crust

This homemade lemon curd cheesecake recipe has a sweet NILLA Wafers crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and is topped with homemade lemon curd.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 16

Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

Nilla Wafer Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cup NILLA Wafers crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted

Homemade Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon zest

Lemon Curd Topping:

  • 1 batch of homemade lemon curd
  • 1 1/2 c. whipped topping
  • lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Pulse NILLA Wafers in a food processor until crumbly. Measure out 1 1/2 cups.

  • Add melted butter and sugar and pulse until it resembles wet sand.

  • Scoop a heaping tablespoon of crust mixture into 16 muffin liners.

  • Pat down with a spoon so that it is level. Bake at 325 degrees for 6 minutes. Cool.

  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in lemon zest.

  • Scoop into muffin liners, filling halfway.

  • Bake for 20 minutes. DO NOT OVER-BAKE! Cool completely.

  • Remove cheesecakes from muffin liner.

  • Spoon lemon curd over each cooled cheesecake.

  • Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

  • Add spoonful of whipped topping and a small lemon slice as garnish right before serving.

Notes

Lemon curd recipe here: https://gluesticksblog.com/2017/03/lemon-curd-hand-pies.html

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal

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  1. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (16)Anne In The Kitchen says

    Oh, my goodness! I think I need one now! Maybe five…and I have lemon curd in the fridge! (Cue the maniacal laughter now) Thanks, for sharing!

    Reply

  2. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (17)Chef Carol says

    I love little desserts, especially for parties, and these look delicious.

    Reply

  3. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (18)acraftymix says

    Oh my gastronomical soul just went into overdrive Brandy. Your lemon curd cheesecakes look so delicious, I swear my taste buds are doing the tango right now just thinking about these

    Reply

  4. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (19)MyHusbandHasTooManyHobbies says

    What a glorious treat that would look so pretty on the Easter table! Thanks so much for sharing at Snickerdoodle! Pinned.

    Reply

  5. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (20)Beverly says

    I love small desserts, then I don’t feel so guilty. One of my favorite foods is lemon curd. Love it.
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply

  6. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (21)handmade by amaliah says

    I could go for one right now.
    Amalia
    xo

    Reply

  7. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (22)Cristina says

    Pinned! These look amazing. I`ll have to try them.

    Reply

  8. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (23)Sophie says

    This looks delicious and I love anything with lemon ! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe 1

    Reply

  9. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (24)Lauren says

    I love all things LEMON CURD — these are so pretty and looks so yummy!

    Reply

  10. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (25)Celeste | The Whole Serving says

    Looks yummy and perfect for the upcoming holiday weekend.

    Reply

  12. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (27)Sandra Garth says

    I can only imagine how quickly my adult kids would plow through these! My daughter and I are still tweaking our Easter menu and I think these may be a strong contender. We would love for you to share this at Celebrate Your Story, here’s the link for this week’s party. I hope you can join us and Happy Easter!

    http://www.thesweetsensations.com/celebrate-story-link-party-2/

    Reply

  13. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (28)Pamela-From My Front Porch To Yours says

    These sound super delicious! I just happen to have some lemon curd that I have been trying to figure out something to make with.

    Reply

  15. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (30)vrmm26 says

    These look great! Pinning as a great Easter/Spring menu idea. Visiting from Homemade and Handcrafted party.

    Reply

  16. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (31)Annie says

    Vanilla wafers AND lemon — this sounds utterly divine (I may or may not be drooling as I read this…)!

    Visiting from Think Tank Thursday! Please stop by MammaTech sometime to visit — we’re always looking for guest bloggers (AND we pay)!

    Annie

    Reply

  17. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (32)Charlene Bullinger Asay says

    Wow these look amazing and easy!

    Reply

  18. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (33)Leanna says

    Individual small cheesecakes are the best. The keep well and if your family is smaller you can freeze them nicely. Love the idea of the lemon topping. Pinning.

    Reply

  19. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (34)Sharon Blue Willow House says

    Yum… Your Lemon Curd cheesecakes look delicious. I could eat one right now. Thank you for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!

    Reply

  20. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (35)Bernetta Leeenstra says

    do you cooki them at the same temp. as the crust. 325 deg. for 20 min.?

    Reply

    • Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (36)Brandy says

      Hi Bernetta! Yes, another 20 minutes at 325 degrees 🙂

      Reply

  21. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (37)Heidi says

    These look amazing! Definitely going to use Nilla Wafers for cookie crusts! Thanks for sharing on Funtastic Friday!

    Reply

  22. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (38)Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    These look mouth-wateringly good! Featuring them tonight at our link party! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  23. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (39)Beth Norton says

    I made these for our Easter potluck and they were a huge success!! I thought I might be able to take a couple home, but too many people went for seconds! 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

    • Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (40)Brandy says

      Haha! That is definitely a success then! Glad everyone loved them!

      Reply

  24. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (41)reinventedkb says

    Love Nilla Wafer crusts…. can’t imagine how yummy that must be with the lemon curd.
    Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.

    Reply

  25. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (42)Amanda says

    Oh yum! I love cheesecake and I bet the lemon curd tastes amazing on top. Thanks for linking up to last weeks Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to link up to this weeks party!

    Reply

  26. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (43)Anita Hughes says

    Have you ever made these without the paper liners?

    Reply

    • Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (44)Brandy says

      Hi Anita! I’ve always used liners, just for ease of taking them out of the muffin pan. 🙂

      Reply

  27. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (45)Teri @ The Freshman Cook says

    Love mini cheesecakes and lemon curd is the best! Definitely putting this recipe on my “must make” list! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate It!

    Reply

  28. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (46)Miz Helen says

    Congratulations!
    Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday and pinned to our Features board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Miz Helen

    Reply

  29. Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (47)Chris Sweet says

    Are these “mini” muffin size, or regular cupcake/muffin size? I want to make them for our Victorian Tea. Thanks!

    Reply

    • Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (48)Brandy says

      Hi Chris! These are regular cupcake/muffin sized. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply

      • Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (49)Chris Sweet says

        Ok…do you think I could make them as mini cheesecakes, just shorten the baking time?

        Reply

        • Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (50)Brandy says

          Hi Chris, I don’t see why not! Just keep an eye on them to not over bake. They should look a little un-set when you pull them out and they’ll set up as they cool.

          Reply

          • Homemade Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe with Nilla Wafer Crust (51)Chris Sweet says

            Thanks! These look perfect for our tea!

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