Valentines Day Strawberry Cups (Print-Friendly)

Creamy no-bake cups with fresh strawberries and buttery crust for a sweet Valentines indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
09 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Garnish

11 - 6 whole strawberries, halved
12 - Heart-shaped sprinkles or white chocolate shavings (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a small bowl. Mix until texture resembles wet sand. Spoon 2 tablespoons into each serving cup and press firmly with spoon back to create even layer. Set aside.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
03 - Whip cold heavy cream in separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully blended and fluffy.
04 - Divide cheesecake filling evenly among cups, spooning over graham cracker crust. Smooth tops with spatula or spoon back.
05 - Toss diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to macerate and release juices.
06 - Spoon strawberry mixture over cheesecake layer in each cup.
07 - Refrigerate cups for at least 2 hours until filling is firmly set.
08 - Top each cup with strawberry half and optional heart-shaped sprinkles or white chocolate shavings before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, making it an easy, heat-free preparation.
  • Features a delightful contrast between the crunchy crust and light, fluffy filling.
  • Macerated strawberries provide a fresh, vibrant fruit layer.
  • Quick to assemble and perfect for making ahead of time.
02 -
  • Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping to achieve the best stiff peaks.
  • Let the strawberries macerate for the full 5 minutes to create a natural syrup.
  • Press the crust firmly into the glasses to prevent it from crumbling when you spoon in the filling.
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