No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes
These No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect combination of flavors for a refreshing delectable dessert!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Crust
- 1 sleeve of Graham crackers (9 crackers)
- 1/2 stick of Butter, melted
- 2 tbsp of White Granulated Sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounce block of Cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup of White Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
- Zest and juice of 1 large Lemon
Strawberry Sauce
- 1 cup fresh Strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tbsp of White Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Fresh Strawberry and Lemon slices
For the Crust
In a food processor, add the graham crackers and pulse it on high, till is completely crushed.
Add the melted butter and sugar and pulse it till it resembles wet sand.
Line a muffin pan with silicone or paper liners. Spray the paper liner with a non-stick spray.
Add about 2 tablespoon of the graham cracker crumbs to each liner and level with the back of the spoon.
Let it chill for 15 minutes.
Cheesecake Filling
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, zest and juice of a lemon and heavy whipping cream.
Using an electric mixer and beat for 4 to 5 minutes until creamy, well combined and lump free.
Divide the cream cheese filling between each liner.
Strawberry Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar and the lemon juice.
Pulse on high until it is pureed completely without any chunks.
Add about a tablespoon of the strawberry puree on each cheesecake cavity. You could tap and swirl the pan to cove the cavity with the strawberry sauce. Or use a toothpick to swirl the cream cheese and the strawberry sauce layer to create a pretty ‘marbled’ effect. Either way is good.
Cover with a plastic wrap and let it chill overnight or at least 6 hours.
Garnish
When ready to serve, peel off the paper liner.
Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream, thinly sliced strawberry and/or lemon.