Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cheesecakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1¾ cups ground graham crackers
02 -
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 -
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 -
¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 large egg yolk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Topping
09 -
18 fresh strawberries, rinsed and patted dry
10 -
8 ounces 56% dark chocolate, melted
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press about 1½ tablespoons into each mini cheesecake cavity using a tamper.
02 -
Beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually add sugar. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, then vanilla and salt. Mix until smooth.
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Bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes until slightly puffed. Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 1 hour.
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Remove cheesecakes from molds. Cover each with melted chocolate. Dip strawberries in remaining chocolate and place on top.
# Notes:
01 -
Best served immediately as chocolate will harden over time
02 -
Requires mini cheesecake pan with removable bottoms