Valentine’s Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
Indulge in the romantic decadence of Valentine’s Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups. These delightful dessert cups combine a crunchy graham cracker crust with a luscious white chocolate and cream cheese filling, topped with fresh strawberries for a burst of flavor. Perfect for impressing your loved ones or treating yourself, these cheesecake cups are irresistibly easy to make and an elegant addition to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into cupcake liners to form the crust.
- Bake crusts for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add melted white chocolate and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into each cooled crust and top with chopped strawberries. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake cup (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; frozen can dilute taste. Chill the cheesecake cups thoroughly for ideal texture. Consider adding crushed cookies or nuts for extra crunch.