Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 small cookies (like Nilla wafers)
- 1/2 cup whole strawberries (about 10 berries)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Place one cookie in the bottom of each liner.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth. Divide the mixture into the cups and bake for 15 minutes.
- Let the cheesecakes cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- For the topping, simmer strawberries with sugar and water in a saucepan until syrupy. Cool slightly and add vanilla extract.
- Serve chilled cheesecakes topped with strawberries and drizzle syrup over them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (65g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure your cream cheese is softened for smoother mixing. Allow cheesecakes to chill thoroughly for the best texture. Experiment with different fruits for toppings such as blueberries or raspberries.
