Description
Strawberry crunch cheesecake cups blend creamy cheesecake with a crisp graham cracker topping for a delightful dessert. Sweet strawberries and crunchy layers make this treat irresistible to those craving a perfect summer indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) powdered sugar
Crust and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chopped freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) fresh strawberries, diced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a textural foundation by combining pulverized graham crackers, finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture, then firmly press into individual serving cups to create a crisp base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- In a separate chilled bowl, vigorously whip heavy cream until it develops sturdy, peaked formations that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Delicately integrate the voluminous whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, using gentle folding motions to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Carefully incorporate freshly diced strawberries throughout the creamy mixture, distributing them evenly to ensure each serving contains fruity bursts.
- Elegantly layer the strawberry-studded cheesecake mixture atop the prepared graham cracker foundation, smoothing the surface with a spatula for a polished appearance.
- Chill the dessert cups in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours at 40°F, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld completely.
- Just before serving, embellish each cup with an additional sprinkle of crushed graham crackers and freeze-dried strawberry pieces to enhance the textural experience.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries add intense flavor and crispy texture to the graham cracker crust, creating a delightful strawberry-packed base.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly with whipped cream.
- Dice fresh strawberries into small, uniform pieces to distribute evenly throughout the cheesecake mixture for consistent fruity bites.
- Make these cups gluten-free by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour for a dietary-friendly dessert option.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg