Mini Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping – Bite-Sized and Irresistible

With this easy and no-frills dessert recipe, you can indulge in irresistibly cute mini cheesecakes made with fresh strawberries. They are a suitable treat for any dinner, party or gathering because of their convenience as well as visual appeal, and can be made ahead of time as well.

So if you have been planning to host a winter gathering in your home, this recipe of mini cheesecake with strawberry topping is the perfect one for you.

Mini Cheesecakes with Strawberry Topping

Ingredients:

For the base:

• 121 gm graham cracker
• 62 gm caster sugar
• 63 gm unsalted butter (melted)

For the cheesecake filling:

• 454 gm cream cheese
• 201 gm sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 121 gm sour cream

For the strawberry compote:

• 252 gm strawberries
• 123 gm sugar
• 4 tbsp cornstarch
• 61 ml water
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• Fresh strawberries (sliced and pitted, for garnish)

Method:

1. First, you have to preheat the oven to 160°C, and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, you can crush graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted unsalted butter, and mix well.
3. In each muffin tin, you need to place the graham cracker mixture very lightly in short presses.
4. Now, you have to bake the crusts for 5 minutes and let them cool.
5. Next, in an electric mixer, you have to beat the cream cheese until it is glossy and smooth.
6. Then, you need to add granulated sugar, and beat the mix until it is combined with the cream cheese.
7. After that, you have to beat in eggs one at a time, and then follow it up with pure vanilla extract.
8. Now, you can stir in sour cream and combine it well.
9. Then, you can divide the cheesecake batter evenly into the muffin cups.
10. After that, you have to bake the cheesecakes for 15 to 18 minutes.
11. Next, you should cool the cheesecakes completely in the pan.
12. Then, you can mix sliced strawberries and granulated sugar in a medium-sized bowl and let it sit for about 15 minutes until the strawberries start releasing their juices.
13. Now, you can mix cornstarch with the water until a smooth concoction forms.
14. Then, you should add the cornstarch mixture to the strawberry mixture, and stir until well combined.
15. After that, you need to cook the strawberry mixture at medium heat, stirring constantly till the mixture is thick and the strawberries get tender.
16. Then, you need to lower the heat and add lemon juice and let the strawberry topping cool to room temperature.
17. Now, you have to allow the cheesecakes to completely cool before topping each with a spoonful of strawberry topping.
18. After that, you need to refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or overnight so that all the flavors can mingle together.
19. Finally, you can serve the mini cheesecakes chilled, topped with additional sliced strawberries.

The way you can ensure your cheesecakes are smooth and creamy is by continuing to beat the cream cheese until it is free of any lumps. You can make your cheesecakes look more appealing by topping each with a fresh strawberry or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Fresh strawberries will bring a sweet and fruity flavor to your mini cheesecakes. Furthermore, using fresh strawberries is a good means to include more texture into your cheesecakes since they present contrasting textures to the silky and creamy cheesecake.

Baking your cheesecakes in a water bath will prevent them from cracking and help to bake them evenly. The same water bath will keep your cheesecakes moist and creamy, and will prevent them from drying up in the oven when being baked.

Cheesecake is a dessert with historical roots dating back centuries. The first cheesecakes were introduced in ancient Greece, and then they spread across all of Europe, being adapted and modified according to local taste and ingredients. Nowadays, cheesecakes are offered across the globe in almost any flavor and texture.

Anyone who eyes a mini cheesecake with strawberry compote will definitely agree that it indeed makes for a perfect dessert for any occasion. With its smooth and creamy texture coupled with the sweet flavor of the fruit in its adorably tiny size, this dessert is sure to hit the spot for any taste buds. The recipe is easy to recreate and requires minimal special equipment.