Description
Creamy, dreamy, and perfectly romantic these Valentine Cheesecake Desserts feature a luscious cheesecake filling layered with cookie crust and strawberry topping, ideal for sharing on date night.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tbsp granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup strawberry jam or pie filling
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Chocolate shavings or heart sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly mixed.
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of serving cups or jars to form a crust.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until fluffy.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
6. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to create a light mousse.
7. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer.
8. Top with strawberry jam or pie filling and fresh strawberry slices.
9. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
10. Garnish with chocolate shavings or heart sprinkles for a Valentine’s touch.
Notes
You can use crushed chocolate cookies instead of graham crackers for a richer flavor.
Swap the strawberry topping for raspberry or cherry if desired.
These mini cheesecakes can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Valentine cheesecake, no-bake dessert, romantic desserts, mini cheesecakes, strawberry cheesecake cups