Description
Treat yourself to the delightful Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes—an irresistible dessert that perfectly blends creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and sweet strawberries in adorable, portable servings. These mini cheesecakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, offering a simple yet impressive treat that everyone will love. With their easy preparation and make-ahead option, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your event. Whether served at a party or as a sweet surprise for loved ones, these delectable bites are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve (9 cookies, 137 grams) graham crackers
- 3 tablespoons (43 grams) REAL Seal® unsalted butter, melted
- 12 ounces (340 grams) REAL Seal® cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (140 grams) seedless strawberry preserves
- Red gel food coloring, if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup REAL Seal® heavy cream
- 12 small strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter; press into the bottom of each liner.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add strawberry preserves, egg, and other filling ingredients.
- Pour filling over the crusts and bake for 20–25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prepare the chocolate topping by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream; drizzle over cooled cheesecakes.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg