Description
These delightful mini cheesecakes are the ultimate solution for warm days when you want a luxurious dessert without turning on the oven. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a light, airy, and creamy strawberry cheesecake filling, these treats are perfectly portioned in a muffin tin. They combine the rich, velvety texture of classic cheesecake with the refreshing, bright zing of fresh strawberries, making them an elegant and stress-free choice for any gathering or a quick midweek treat.
Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
2 cups whipped topping, thawed
Fresh strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl until the texture resembles wet sand.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner, pressing down firmly to create a base.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until completely smooth.
Fold in the fresh strawberry puree until the mixture is uniform in color.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and well-combined.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling them almost to the top.
Place the muffin tin in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecakes are firm.
Remove from the freezer 5 minutes before serving for the best texture and garnish with fresh strawberry slices.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling. For a firmer result, you can keep these in the freezer until ready to serve, or transfer them to the refrigerator for 30 minutes before eating if you prefer a softer consistency. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg