Easy Strawberry Cheese Mini Cakes: Quick Homemade Dessert Recipe

Name: Easy Strawberry Cheese Mini Cakes: Quick Homemade Dessert Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed); 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted); 16 oz Cream cheese (full-fat, softened); 1/2 cup Granulated sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 cup Heavy cream (cold); 2 cups Fresh strawberries (sliced, for topping); 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Whip up these delightful no-bake strawberry cheese mini cakes for a quick and impressive dessert! Featuring a buttery biscuit crust, a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling, and topped with fresh, vibrant strawberries, these individual treats are perfect for any occasion. Simple to make and utterly delicious, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

#Homemade

#Easy Recipe

#Quick Recipes

#Dessert

#Strawberry

#Mini Cakes

#Cream Cheese

#No-Bake

#Sweet Treat

Mixing the buttery graham cracker crust

Recipe Information

30m

Prep Time

Cook Time

4h 30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

35g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Creamy and smooth cream cheese filling

Ingredients

Graham cracker crumbs
(finely crushed)
1 cups
Unsalted butter
(melted)
1 cup

Cream cheese
(full-fat, softened)
16 oz
Granulated sugar
1 cup
Vanilla extract
1 tsp
Lemon juice
1 tbsp
Heavy cream
(cold)
1 cup

Fresh strawberries
(sliced, for topping)
2 cups
Powdered sugar
(for dusting)
2 tbsp

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Mini cakes assembled and ready to chill

Instructions

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Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of mini cupcake liners or molds, forming the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
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Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of mini cupcake liners or molds, forming the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
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Use a small glass or the back of a spoon to press the crust firmly.
2
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
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Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps. Do not overmix after adding whipped cream.

3
Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling over the chilled crusts in the mini cupcake liners. Smooth the tops with a small spatula or the back of a spoon.
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Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling over the chilled crusts in the mini cupcake liners. Smooth the tops with a small spatula or the back of a spoon.
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For a neater look, use a piping bag with a round tip.
4
Refrigerate the mini cakes for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until they are firm and set. This is crucial for the cakes to hold their shape.
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Refrigerate the mini cakes for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until they are firm and set. This is crucial for the cakes to hold their shape.
4h
Cover loosely with plastic wrap to prevent the tops from drying out.
5
Before serving, arrange the sliced fresh strawberries on top of each chilled mini cake. Lightly dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish. Serve cold.
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Before serving, arrange the sliced fresh strawberries on top of each chilled mini cake. Lightly dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish. Serve cold.
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Add a mint leaf for an extra touch of freshness and color.