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Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes That Steal the Show Every Time

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes are magical bites featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and luscious strawberry filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Pie Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries You can substitute with frozen strawberries if fresh ones are out of season.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar If you're in a pinch, white sugar works, but the flavor will differ slightly.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Try using crushed Nilla Wafers for a fun flavor twist.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
  1. Prepare the Strawberry Pie Filling: In a saucepan, combine half of the diced strawberries with lemon juice, cooking over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes until they soften and begin to break down into a vibrant mixture.
  2. Thicken the Filling: Once the strawberries are softened, sprinkle in the brown sugar and cornstarch, stirring well to combine. Add the remaining diced strawberries, allowing the mixture to return to heat for another 2 minutes until it thickens noticeably.
  3. Make the Graham Cracker Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, blending until the texture resembles wet sand. Press this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of paper-lined muffin tins.
  4. Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and use a fork to combine.
  5. Create the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour until smooth. Add the egg, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Assemble the Cheesecakes: Spoon a generous amount of the cheesecake mixture over each crust, followed by a spoonful of the strawberry pie filling. Sprinkle the streusel on top.
  7. Bake the Mini Cheesecakes: Preheat your oven to 325°F and bake for approximately 30 minutes until set around the edges with a slight jiggle in the center.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cheesecakes to cool in the tin for 10-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mg

Notes

Allow your strawberry pie filling to cool completely before using it to prevent any texture issues in the cheesecake filling.

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