Description

These Valentine’s Day Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes offer an irresistible combination of flavors, boasting creamy texture and a delightful strawberry twist. With simple prep and rich ingredients like cream cheese and chocolate, they are perfect for a homemade dessert that impresses everyone.

Ingredients

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1 sleeve (9 cookies, 137 grams) graham crackers
3 tablespoons (43 grams) real seal® unsalted butter, melted
12 ounces (340 grams) real seal® cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (140 grams) seedless strawberry preserves
Red gel food coloring, if desired
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup (85 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup real seal® heavy cream
12 small strawberries

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup mini cheesecake pan.
Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Mix in the melted butter and pulse until combined.
Divide the graham cracker mixture into the cheesecake pan cavities, pressing firmly into the bottoms.
Bake the crusts for 5 minutes or until fragrant, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract to the cream cheese mixture.
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.
Top each cheesecake with a fresh strawberry and a drizzle of chocolate for a stunning finish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg