Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes, perfect for any gathering or sweet celebration! Each individual dessert is creamy and rich, featuring a luscious cheesecake filling topped with vibrant strawberry syrup. These mini treats are not only easy to make but also require no baking skills, making them an ideal choice for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. With a crunchy cookie base and a fresh fruit topping, they offer a burst of flavor that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Place one cookie in each liner.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; beat until smooth.
- Divide the cheesecake mixture into the muffin cups and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool completely then refrigerate for at least four hours.
- For the topping, simmer strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan until soft; stir in vanilla extract and let cool.
- Serve chilled with strawberry syrup drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (55g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg