These Strawberry Cheesecake Cups are the perfect dessert to make when you want something sweet to satisfy your sugar craving but don’t want to sabotage your diet. These individual cheesecake cups are made with a light and fluffy vanilla cheesecake that is filled with sweet strawberry puree. The graham cracker crust will add a delightful flavor, as well as a bit of crunch that helps keep it all together.
What is a Strawberry Cheesecake Cup?
A strawberry cheesecake cup is a cupcake-sized dessert that features a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberry topping. The perfect bite-sized treat, these cups are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Conclusion and Recipe:
These strawberry cheesecake cups are a delicious and easy dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With only a few simple ingredients, they come together quickly and can be made ahead of time. Whether you are entertaining guests or just want a special treat for yourself, these strawberry cheesecake cups will not disappoint.
Ingredients :
2 8oz pkgs cream cheese (softened at Room Temp)¾ cup sugar
3 (large) eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
Optional: 1 or 2 teaspoons of lemon zest
Mini Nilla Wafers (REGULAR! None of that Low Fat crap.
1 can of pie filling (Strawberry is always winning).
Directions:
First, you will need to prepare a cupcake pan. Next, fill the pan with cupcake liners. Then, place the mini wafers inside the cupcake pan, making sure that the sides are mounded upwards.
Combine all the ingredients for the filling. If you want to give it a lemony flavor, you will need to include the sugar, cream cheese, any extract, eggs, and lemon zest.
Blend everything in a blender until smooth.
Fill the cupcake liners with the filling. It won’t hurt if the filling is a bit too low. They do puff up when they cook, and then they settle down with a dip in the middle.
Bake the mixture in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
Let them cool down before adding the filling. This can be done quickly if the filling is kept in the refrigerator. They are fragile and may break if they are frozen.
Take the ingredients for the filling and combine them in a bowl until you have a smooth mixture.
Sprinkle a bit of the filling over each cheesecake cup.
Place them in the refrigerator again. Let it chill for at least another hour. Once it’s pulled out, gently jiggle the pan until it is barely jiggled. These cupcakes will take your taste buds to new heights.