Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes, where creamy goodness meets the sweet burst of fresh strawberries. These charming bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to fancy dinner parties. With a rich and velvety texture, each cheesecake is nestled atop a crunchy cookie base and topped with luscious strawberry syrup that adds a refreshing twist. The best part? They are simple to make and require minimal ingredients, making them an ideal dessert for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. Get ready to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth with these elegant mini cheesecakes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 small cookies (like Nilla wafers)
- 1/2 cup whole strawberries (approximately 10 berries)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line four cups of a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Place one cookie in the bottom of each liner.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Divide the mixture evenly among the lined cups.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For the topping, combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until syrupy and soft, about ten minutes. Once cooled slightly, stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve chilled with strawberry topping drizzled over each cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg