Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes—perfectly balanced bites that combine rich chocolate and sweet strawberries. These charming mini cheesecakes are ideal for any occasion, from romantic dinners to festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, they can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy effortless entertaining. With their creamy texture and customizable toppings, these treats are sure to impress everyone at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into muffin tin cups to form crusts.
- Beat room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, strawberry preserves, egg, vanilla extract, sea salt, and mix until combined.
- Pour filling over each crust in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until set. Allow to cool completely before removing from the tin.
- Make ganache by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat; 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 mini cheesecake (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg