Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Cups are a delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Serving Cups
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Hulled and sliced.
- 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Finely crushed for the crust.
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for binding the crust.
- 8 ounces Room Temperature Cream Cheese Softened to avoid lumps.
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar To sweeten the cheesecake filling.
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream For the whipped topping.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste For flavoring the cheesecake filling.
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar To sweeten the whipped cream.
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Distribute the graham cracker mixture among serving cups and press firmly to create a base.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add vanilla bean paste and mix until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust in each cup, filling about three-quarters full.
- Top each cup with sliced fresh strawberries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with reserved strawberries or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.