Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cups are a no-bake layered dessert that combines creamy cheesecake filling, tender cookie crumbs, and juicy strawberries into a refreshing, indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Strawberries, diced
- 1 1/2 cups Shortbread Cookies or Pound Cake, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Soften cream cheese and ensure mixing bowls are clean.
- Combine Ingredients: Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Crumble shortbread cookies or pound cake into small pieces.
- Assemble the Dish: Layer cookie crumbs, cheesecake filling, and strawberries in cups. Repeat until filled.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and chill cups for at least 2 hours.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with whipped cream, cookie crumbs, or strawberry slices.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy the creamy, crunchy, and fruity layers straight from the cup.
Notes
- Chill mixing bowl before whipping cream for fluffier results.
- Use fresh strawberries for the juiciest flavor.
- Clear cups or jars make the layered dessert visually stunning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg