09/02/2025
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cups
Ingredients:
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 tbsp granulated sugar (for the strawberries)
1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are fully coated with the butter.
Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among the bottoms of small cups or jars (about 6-8 cups). Press down gently with the back of a spoon to form a crust layer.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker crust in each cup, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
In a small bowl, toss the diced strawberries with the granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release some of their juice.
Spoon the sweetened strawberries on top of the cheesecake layer in each cup.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.