Description
Indulgent Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cups bring summer’s sweetest flavors together in bite-sized perfection. Layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and crispy graham cracker topping promise a delightful dessert experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by pulverizing graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, ensuring a uniform consistency. Gently compress this mixture into the bottom of individual serving vessels, creating a sturdy foundation.
- Whip softened cream cheese until silky smooth, incorporating sugar and vanilla extract to develop a rich, creamy texture. Separately, transform heavy cream into billowy peaks, then delicately integrate it with the cream cheese mixture, folding in sour cream for enhanced depth.
- Elegantly distribute the luscious cheesecake filling across the prepared crusts, using a piping bag or spoon to achieve a pristine, even surface.
- Transform fresh strawberries into a vibrant compote by macerating them with sugar and a hint of vanilla. Introduce granola to the mixture, creating a crunchy, fruity crown that will elevate the dessert’s sensory experience.
- Adorn each cheesecake cup with the strawberry-granola topping, allowing the layers to meld and intensify. Refrigerate the desserts, permitting the flavors to harmonize and the texture to set perfectly, typically requiring a minimum of two hours of chilling time.
Notes
- Firmly press the graham cracker mixture to create a compact, stable base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form to create a light, airy texture that enhances the cheesecake’s creamy structure.
- Prepare these cups up to 2 days in advance, keeping them refrigerated for a stress-free dessert option that tastes even better after the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg