Description
Creamy new york cheesecake crunch cup melds rich textures with unexpected layers of delight. Chocolate graham base and silky filling create a perfect dessert experience you’ll savor with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup golden Oreos
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Create a crumbly foundation by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Evenly distribute the graham mixture into serving cups, firmly pressing to form a compact base layer.
- Whip softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until thoroughly integrated.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl, beating until stiff, peaks hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining the airy texture.
- Fill each cup with the cheesecake mixture, using a spoon or piping bag for even distribution.
- Pulse freeze-dried strawberries and golden Oreos in a food processor until transforming into fine, uniform crumbs.
- Transfer crumb mixture to a bowl and blend with melted butter until achieving a slightly clumpy texture.
- Macerate fresh strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, allowing the fruit to release natural juices for 5-10 minutes at room temperature.
- Generously sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping across the cheesecake layer in each cup.
- Drizzle the macerated strawberry mixture over the crunch layer for added moisture and flavor.
- Chill the dessert cups in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour to set and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed rice crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a low-carb, diabetic-friendly dessert option.
- Enhance dairy-free adaptability by substituting cream cheese with cashew or coconut cream cheese alternatives.
- Create make-ahead convenience by preparing components separately and assembling just before serving to maintain optimal texture and crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg