Description
Delightful and refreshing individual-sized desserts that combine the sweetness of strawberries with creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for the crust)
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for the crust)
- 230 grams cream cheese
- 500 grams fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for the filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for the filling)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for the topping)
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for the topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a small pan, melt the butter with the sugar over low heat until the sugar dissolves. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the salt. Stir in the melted butter until the crumbs are completely moistened. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a tart pan. Cover and refrigerate for about 60 minutes to set.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and ricotta cheese with a mixer until smooth. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Continue mixing until well combined. Spread the filling over the chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 120 minutes.
- Prepare the Topping: In a bowl, mix the strawberries with the sugar and lemon juice. Place the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-23 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Let cool before using.
- Serve: Once the cheesecake is set, cut into wedges. Top each wedge with the strawberry topping. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, strawberry dessert, no bake dessert, easy cheesecake, summer dessert