Description
Charming individual mini cheesecakes combining creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full sheets)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners or grease it well.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Divide this mixture among the muffin cups and press down firmly.
- Bake the crusts for 5 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in 1/2 cup sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Beat until creamy and lump-free.
- Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling almost to the top. Tap the tin gently to release any air bubbles.
- In a small saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Mash gently and let cool slightly.
- Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of the strawberry sauce onto each cheesecake. Use a toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake at 325°F for 18-22 minutes, until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecakes in the tin for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
- Remove the liners and serve, topping with extra strawberry sauce and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg