Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Reeses
A delightful dessert combining peanut butter cups with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing the crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into lined cupcake tins and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Fold in chopped strawberries into the cheesecake mixture.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the crusts in the cupcake tin, smoothing the tops. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
- Once chilled, drizzle or spoon melted chocolate over the cheesecake layers.
- Chill again for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cream cheese and vegan chocolate. Consider adding mini chocolate chips or citrus zest for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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