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Strawberry Cheesecake Cups

Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cups that Whip Up Fast

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cups offer a no-bake, creamy dessert experience that's both quick to prepare and visually stunning.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Can substitute with crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can reduce or omit for a less sweet base.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Ensure it's melted before mixing.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Should be softened for easy blending.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for a more neutral taste.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped to stiff peaks.
Strawberry Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Can use thawed and drained frozen strawberries.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix with water to create a slurry.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into cups and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the strawberry sauce by cooking chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, then mixing in powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.
  4. Assemble the layers by spooning the cheesecake filling over the crust and topping with strawberry sauce.
  5. Finish by drizzling additional sauce on top, covering with plastic wrap, and chilling for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like cream cheese are softened for best results and chill the cups to meld flavors. Perfect for make-ahead occasions!

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