These no bake cheesecake shots are super simple to make. There are two versions of this recipe. One is made with meyer lemon and blueberry. The other is made with only meyer lemon. Both are equally delicious!
I just love no bake desserts.
They make me happy.
I think it's the fact that you can fool people into thinking you spent all day making cute little desserts...
when you really spent all day watching things like The Real Housewives of Everywhere and Anywhere.
So apparently I'm admitting to getting a kick out of tricking folks.
Not sure what that says about me.
Not sure I really care.
I've got a full belly and I caught up on all The Real Housewives this week.
So life is good.
And when life is good you celebrate with not one, but two desserts.
It's how us lunatics roll.
This week's Sunday Supper theme is April Showers. Baby showers, bridal showers, we all need recipes that will feed a crowd for these types of events. So when I heard the theme for this week's Sunday Supper I knew little shot glass desserts was the way to go. Feeds lots of folks and they have that cute factor. Function and cuteness, that's a perfect combo.
Speaking of perfect combos, I have to say lemon and blueberry is wicked good. It goes together perfectly. The flavours compliment each other so well. If you've never tried this flavour combination you need to run into your kitchen immediately and make these. It will change your life. No lie!
Meyer Lemons can also change your life. Once you start using them you will never want to stop. Just check out my recipes over the past two weeks. Meyer Lemon Madness indeed. I got a tad carried away.
I hope you get carried away making these sweet desserts too. I can't think of a better thing to get carried doing.
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No Bake Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Shots {Two Ways}
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 1 cup graham crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
For the Lemon Filling:
- ½ brick cream cheese softened
- 2 cups cool whip
- 1 teaspoon meyer lemon juice
For the Blueberry Filling:
- ¼ brick cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cool whip
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries crushed
For the Topping:
- 1 cup cool whip
For the Garnish:
- Blueberries
- Meyer Lemon Zest
Instructions
Remember you can get creative with this one. Combine them and mix them up in multiple layers. You can do some plain lemon, some plain blueberry and some with blueberry and lemon.
For the Base:
- In a medium sized bowl combine the crumbs and melted butter. Mix well. Press into the bottoms of mini shot glasses.
For the Lemon Filling:
- Combine ingredients in a stand mixer and whisk till fluffy.
- Transfer to a piping bag if you want to fill the shot glasses easily. Fill glasses in any fashion you like.
For the Blueberry Filling:
- Combine ingredients in a stand mixer and whisk till fluffy.
- Transfer to a piping bag if you want to fill the shot glasses easily. Fill glasses in any fashion you like.
For the Topping:
- Pop the cool whip in a piping bag with a large tip. Pipe over top of the filling.
For the Garnish:
- Top with blueberries or lemon zest.
- Pop the glasses in the fridge till you are ready to serve them.
- Serve with a big old lemony blueberry smile.
Notes
For more April Shower recipes stop by the Sunday Supper crew's posts and see what they whipped up for you. Thanks to our lovely leader Isabel of Family Foodie. And a big thanks to Brandie of Home Cooking Memories.
Starters, Appetizers & Snacks
- Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories
- Honey Pecan Baked Brie from Supper for a Steal
- Pinenut stuffed Dates from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Glazed Pecans from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Mini Curry Chicken Salad Phyllo Cups from The Weekend Gourmet
- Mushroom and Feta Bites from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Spinach Dip in a Pumpernickel Bowl from The Foodie Patootie
- Parmesan and Mushroom Focaccia from Basic N Delicious
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
- London Ritz’s Tea Sandwiches from My Cute Bride
- Mini Shrimp & Egg Salad Sandwiches from The ROXX Box
- Broccoli Bacon Salad from Country Girl In The Village
- Chicken Salad on Endive from Magnolia Days
- Creamy Asparagus Soup Shooters with Shrimp from Gourmet Drizzles
- Alphabet Soup from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Main Dishes
- Penne Ala Vodka from I Run For Wine
- Easy Baked Ziti from Momma’s Meals
- French Country Flat Pie from Webicurean
- Crustless Spinach Quiche from Family Foodie
Cakes
- Vanilla Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Strawberry Shortcake Push Pops from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mini Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting from Damn Delicious
- Coconut Rum Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
- Japanese Wedding Cupcakes from NinjaBaking.com
- Baby Blue Cake Pops from Neighborfood
- Strawberry Buttermilk Scones from Vintage Kitchen
Cookies, Brownies & Dessert Bars
- Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Pink Lemon Curd from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Chocolate Covered Mcaroons from Gotta Get Baked
- Pastel Pizzelles from Growing Up Gabel
- Chocolate-Balsamic Macaroons from Foxes Love Lemons
- Raspberry Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies from In The Kitchen With KP
- Healthy Chocolate Bars with Fruit, Nuts & Coconut from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Fudgy Carob Brownies from Pies and Plots
- Pistachio Biscotti from Curious Cuisiniere
Sweet Treats
- Shortbread Maple Cream Freezer Tart from A Beautiful Bite
- Espresso Panna Cotta from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Bite-Size Pecan Tarts from Juanita’s Cocina
- Brigadeiros from Food Lust People Love
- Rosewater Raspberry Meringues from girlichef
Drink Recipes
- Slushy Mango Mojito from The Urban Mrs.
- Pretty in Pink Punch from Noshing With The Nolands
- Pink Lemonade from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
Meyer lemons can change my life? I'm off to the market! These little desserts would make me happy.
Kim Beaulieu
Lol Maureen, hurry woman, run! I swear my obsession has crossed the boundaries of good sense. I still have a huge bowl of them on my table. I suppose I should get cracking on some more recipes.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
Beautiful recipe! They look so cute and perfect for any kind of party! Like you I LOVE blueberry and lemon together! Fabulous combination!!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Jennifer. I'm so glad I'm not the only lemon/blueberry freak. Er, I didn't mean to call you a freak. Good lord I'm tired today. Lol!
Renee
First, you are the master at piping. It is so perfectly done and looks beautiful.
Second, please pack up that wickedly cool spoon and send it to me please.
Third, great recipe and I agree lemons and blueberries go together wonderfully.
Kim Beaulieu
Awe you are too kind. I use a massive tip so I can pretend I know what I'm doing. I really don't. I actually suck at it. Lol. Aren't those spoons cool, my son bought them for me for Christmas. He paid a fortune for them too. I know that cuz he is in his 20's and doesn't wrap well, or remove stickers. Ha! They are my fave spoons, so freaking adorable. And thanks so much, love that combo.
Liz
Simply perfect, my friend. Who could resist these little shots of deliciousness? Now what did you do with the other gazillion Meyer lemons at chez Beaulieu?
Kim Beaulieu
You are too sweet, thanks Liz. I am in Meyer Lemon Heaven. Or Hell depending on perspective. Lol.
Jen @JuanitasCocina
So, I want a pointy spoon. And some of these. That is all.
Kim Beaulieu
Lol, you're welcome to as many as you like woman.
Dawn B
Good Lord Woman, I haven't had breakfast yet. There's no chance that I want eggs or cereal now. I gotta get dressed and go to the store. Thanks for making these and sharing them Kim.
Kim Beaulieu
Lol Dawn. Hope you get to make these.
john@kitchenriffs
Lemon and blueberry really is a nice combo! And those shot glasses do indeed have the cuteness factor rolling. Fun dessert, great presentation. You are indeed the Meyer lemon Queen!
Kim Beaulieu
It really is. It just goes together perfectly. I have such a weakness for shot glasses. I picked up some really tall narrow ones last week. So cute. Thanks so much John. I'm having a Meyer Lemon Blast.
noriza sibal
I like all your recipe..
Kim Beaulieu
Thank you. xx
Diana @GourmetDrizzles
OK, these are like the cutest things I've ever seen... and such a creative presentation. LOVE IT!!! 😉
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Diana. I had so much fun doing this post. Mini desserts are just wonderful to make and eat.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
LOVE these!! Great idea for any given party!! You've made them look so scrumptious!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Tammi. I really enjoyed this weeks theme.
Tara
Oh Kim, you are the best with little yummies!! I love something these!! So cute!! Perfect for any shower!!
Kim Beaulieu
Thank you so much Tara. I really love mini desserts. It's just so fun.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I love no bake desserts, and I love no bake cheesecake the most. These are SO gorgeous! Individual desserts are so cool. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
Me too. Thanks so much Dorothy.
Courtney @Neighborfood
I agree. Lemon and blueberries are like spaghetti and meatballs...they belong together. I love the idea of taking shots to a shower. Such a fun and elegant dessert.
Kim Beaulieu
So true right. I thought it was a cute idea. Plus I'm just addicted to shot glasses. Not sure what that says about me.
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time
I still have yet to find meyer lemons in my neck of the woods (I've haunted all the local groceries) and it's killing me. Every time I see one of these recipes, I'm howling at the moon in frustration. This one is especially hard. You know how much I love cheesecake. And citrus. I want, I want, I want.
Kim Beaulieu
I wish I could send you some. I still have about 20 or so. I'm going to freeze some slices and curd this week while they're still fresh. We lucked out cuz they are usually hard to find. Hubs finds them more readily where he works which is a couple hours away. Funny how geography plays into it. Just make it with regular lemons, works just as well. The meyers are just a touch sweeter.
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen
These are absolutely gorgeous! I love no bake cheesecake, but in shot glasses = even better!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Rosie. I am such a sucker for cute little glasses. They make my heart happy.
Colette @ JFF!
Good lord, woman.
These are adorable!
I love the way your mind works.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks. My mind can be a scary place, except when sugar is involved.
Ramona
You are the queen of the dessert shot!! Love these glasses too. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks lady. I am so addicted to cute little jars. It's turning into sheer madness. And I'm totally okay with that. Lol!
Jennifer B
Blueberry and lemon goes so well together- you're right! I make this blueberry loaf with lemon frosting and about pee my pants in excitement when it's ready. But, I would probably get the same excitement from your desserts and don't have to wait for them to be done nearly as long!!
Kim Beaulieu
Lol, I like the way you think Jennifer. You cracked me up. Blueberry loaf sounds divine.
suzanne Perazzini
You make these desserts look so luscious. I really must Google cool whip and see what it is.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Suzanne. Cool Whip is just a pre-made whipping cream. I use it whenever I feel lazy. Or some days I just grab a spoon and eat it out of the tub for fun. It's flipping fantastic. You likely can't have it with your tummy issues though.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
With all the meyer lemon recipes lately, i'm sure your kitchen has the wonderful lingering fragrance 🙂
Love this cheesecake shots -- so beautiful!
Kim Beaulieu
It sure does Kiran. I swear it smells like spring here, which is good since it's still cold here and we need a little sunshine in our lives.
Thanks so much my dear. I haven't had time to check the FBF list yet. Are you attending this year? I hope so.
Bea
I would probably take a minimum of three! These sound and look fantastic - really, really delicious 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Bea.
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
Oh, these contain 3 of my favorite things: lemons, blueberries, and graham cracker crumbs. You are speaking my language!
Kim Beaulieu
Me too. We're like dessert twins or something.
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Oh these are so cute. I don't think I could choose between the two options so I would just have to make both.
Kim Beaulieu
Yup, that's totally what I did. Some days one dessert just isn't enough.
Susan
I want these badly. I love all your mini treats!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Susan. We'll need to go out for cheesecake next time we hit a conference.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
Kim, everything is better in a shot glass, including this cheesecake! I can't tell you how much I love these - I'd be so thrilled if I saw them at a party. I'd hover around those babies and growl at people who foolishly tried to grab one 😉 Lemon and blueberry is one of my favourite flavour combinations. I've never tried meyer lemon before though - I really need to get on that!
Kim Beaulieu
Exactly my thinking. And I love your plan to growl at people. That makes me happy to know I'm not the only one who tries to steer people away from food I want all to myself.
Meyers are just a bit sweeter. I just love them, like a little addiction really.
Laurel y Menta
sorry for my english, a recipe very rich and beautiful photos
kisses
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Laurel. Your english is lovely. Never hesitate to leave a comment here. We're a non-judgy sort of bunch here.
Susan
I totoally agree about the blueberry lemon combo! How fantastic is it!!!!! I really should source a meyer lemon tree. I have a mean recipe for bluberry cupcakes with creamy lemon frosting that you may like.
Keep up the good work.
Kim Beaulieu
It's the perfect combo for spring.I would love to put a tree in our yard. But I'm not sure it could take our Canuck winters.
claudia lamascolo
Who could resist these little shots of perfection! WOW I love these and have to now go out and buy shot glasses!