Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Equipment Needed
- Muffin tin
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). I always find that getting things warm and ready first helps set the mood in my kitchen. Then, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press about a tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup—you want just enough to create a solid base. It’s so satisfying to see that crunchy layer forming at the bottom! (See the next page below to continue steps…)