Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes, where the sweetness of fresh strawberries meets a creamy cheesecake filling nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats are easy to make and visually stunning, making them an ideal dessert for celebrations, picnics, or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. With their impressive presentation and customizable options, these mini cheesecakes will surely become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (pulsed in a food processor into fine crumbs)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter – melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar (or ¼ cup light brown sugar + ¼ cup granulated sugar)
- Dash of salt
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter – melted
- 12 oz. cream cheese – softened
- 6 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg – slightly beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling by cooking half of the diced strawberries with lemon juice until juicy, then mix in cornstarch and remaining strawberries; cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Make the graham cracker crust by mixing crumbs with sugar and melted butter; press into liners.
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth; add egg carefully.
- Layer cheesecake batter over the crust, top with strawberry filling, and sprinkle streusel topping.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg