Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the most irresistible summer treat that will make your guests beg for the recipe! These Lemonade Pie Cookie Bites are a perfect fusion of zesty lemonade and creamy cheesecake, nestled in a crispy sugar cookie cup that'll transport you straight to dessert heaven. Imagine biting into a mini dessert that's both refreshing and decadent - so easy to make, yet so impressive that everyone will think you're a professional pastry chef!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Remove the refrigerated sugar cookie dough from packaging and cut into 12 equal portions. Gently press each cookie dough piece into the bottom and up the sides of each mini muffin cup, creating a small cookie cup shape.
- Bake the cookie cups in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- While cookie cups are cooling, prepare the lemonade filling. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in the thawed lemonade concentrate, stirring until well combined and no lumps remain.
- Fold in the whipped topping and lemon zest, gently mixing until the filling is light and fluffy.
- Once cookie cups are completely cooled, carefully remove them from the muffin tin using a small offset spatula.
- Spoon or pipe the lemonade cream cheese filling into each cooled cookie cup, filling to the top.
- Refrigerate the Lemonade Pie Cookie Bites for at least 1 hour to allow filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional lemon zest or a small lemon wedge. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Tips
- Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened to room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the most vibrant citrus flavor - it makes a huge difference!
- When pressing cookie dough into muffin tins, use the back of a rounded spoon to create uniform cookie cups.
- For a picture-perfect presentation, use a piping bag to fill the cookie cups with the lemonade cream filling.
- Chill the bites for at least an hour to let the flavors meld and the filling set properly.
- These can be made a day ahead, making them perfect for parties and gatherings.
- For extra decoration, consider adding a small mint leaf or a tiny lemon slice on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
