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Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

Delight in Easy Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes for Spring Bliss

Enjoy these guilt-free Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes, perfect for spring gatherings and easy to make!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Shortbread Cookies Consider gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free option.
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted; coconut oil can be a dairy-free substitute.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 packages Cream Cheese 8 oz each, Neufchâtel cheese is a low-fat alternative.
  • 5 tablespoons Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used if preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste can enhance flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Plus 1 teaspoon; bottled can be used in a pinch.
  • 2 large Eggs Best if at room temperature.
For the Strawberry Sauce
  • 2 cups Whole Strawberries Fresh is best, frozen can be used.
  • a dash Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation of Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Combine crushed shortbread cookies with 1 tablespoon of sugar and melted butter in a mixing bowl, then press into muffin cups.
  3. Bake for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix in eggs one at a time.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of filling into each muffin cup over the cooled crusts and bake at 325ºF (163ºC) for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Let cheesecakes cool in the oven for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
  7. Simmer strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Cool before refrigerating.
  8. Drizzle the strawberry sauce over the chilled cheesecakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill cheesecakes overnight for best flavor; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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