Strawberry Cheesecake Crunch Cups (Printable Version)

Creamy layers with graham crust and crunchy strawberry topping combine for a delightful chilled dessert.

# Ingredients:

→ Graham Cracker Crust

01 - 120 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 25 g granulated sugar
03 - 60 ml unsalted butter, melted

→ Cream Cheese Filling

04 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 60 g powdered sugar
06 - 5 ml vanilla extract
07 - 120 ml heavy whipping cream

→ Strawberry Crunch Topping

08 - 30 g freeze-dried strawberries
09 - 140 g golden Oreos
10 - 45 ml unsalted butter, melted

→ Strawberry Topping

11 - 150 g fresh strawberries, diced
12 - 25 g granulated sugar
13 - 15 ml lemon juice

# Steps:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and have a sandy texture. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of each serving cup to form the crust layer. Set aside.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain a light and airy texture. Distribute evenly over the crust layer in each cup.
04 - Pulse freeze-dried strawberries and golden Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl and stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle topping generously over cheesecake filling.
05 - Combine diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir well and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to release juices. Spoon over the strawberry crunch layer in each cup.
06 - Refrigerate assembled cups for at least one hour to set. Serve chilled for optimal creaminess with a balance of crunchy and fruity layers.

# Notes:

01 - Chilling the assembled cups for at least one hour ensures proper setting and layered texture.
02 - Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
03 - To enhance the crust's crunch, lightly toast graham cracker crumbs before mixing.
04 - Substitute golden Oreos with vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits if desired.

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