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Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes
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Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes

Chocolate Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes are perfectly easy, adorable, and transportable for the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert. Plus they can be made ahead of time!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 mini
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 1 graham crackers sleeve, 9 cookies, 137 grams
  • 3 tablespoons butter REAL Seal®, unsalted, melted, 43 grams
For the filling:
  • 12 ounces cream cheese REAL Seal®, at room temperature, 340 grams
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Preserves seedless, 140 grams
  • red gel food coloring if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine
  • 1 egg large
For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 85 grams
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream REAL Seal® brand
  • 12 strawberry small

Instructions

Make the crust:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup mini cheesecake pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add in the melted butter and pulse until moistened. Divide the mixture among the cavities of the cheesecake pan, about 1 heaping tablespoon in each. Firmly press the crumbs into the bottom of each cavity (a shot glass or other small object makes easy work of this).
  3. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 325°F.
Make the filling:
  1. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Add the strawberry preserves, food coloring (if using), vanilla, and salt and beat until smooth. Add the egg and beat until just combined. Divide the mixture among each cavity.
  2. Bake for about 18 minutes, or until set. Let cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and let chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Make the topping:
  1. Place the chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan heat the cream just until simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 3 minutes before stirring until the mixture is melted and smooth. Allow to cool and thicken.
  2. Top each cheesecake with the ganache, then press a strawberry into the ganache. Serve or cover and store in the fridge for up to 1 day.