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Mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. The texture in this strawberry cheesecake recipe is is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust. The fresh strawberry topping is irresistible. Valentine’s Day Dessert! | natashaskitchen.com

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These mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make (the simple ingredients will surprise you!) and they disappear fast. Everyone of all ages loves these. They are so cute being mini cheesecakes; just asking to be picked up and put on your plate.

Don’t let the cuteness fool you. The texture of these is phenomenal! The cheesecake is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust and the fresh strawberry topping cuts the sweetness and makes every bite irresistible.

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes are perfect for entertaining. You can make every part a day ahead; the cheesecakes and toppings, then assembled quickly before serving making them ideal for your next gathering.

P.S. We’ve included our Amazon affiliate links below for the tools we used to make this recipe.

Mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. The texture in this strawberry cheesecake recipe is is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust. The fresh strawberry topping is irresistible. Valentine’s Day Dessert!

Ingredients for Strawberry Cheesecakes:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from 12 whole crackers)
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
16 oz Cream Cheese (from two 8 oz packages), softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, room temperature

Ingredients for Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes crust on a table

Ingredients for Toppings:

1 Recipe for Strawberry Sauce, chilled
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
12 small strawberries, halved

Ingredients for Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes on a table

How to Make Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes:

1. Preheat Oven to 350˚F. Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor, high powered blender, or place in a large ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin. In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 6 Tbsp butter and stir together to moisten crumbs. Line 24 count standard-sized cupcake or muffin tins with paper liners and divide crumbs between 24 liners (about 1 Tbsp in each). Press the crumbs into the base with fingers or a small spoon.

Four photos two of graham crackers in a food processor and two in a bowl

Two photos of lined muffin tins with strawberry cheesecake crust in them

2. To make the filling: In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, add 16 oz softened cream cheese and 3 eggs. Beat on high speed 5 minutes or until smooth, scraping down the bowl a couple of times. Add condensed milk and mix on low speed until blended (2 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed.

Three photos of ingredients for Strawberry Cheesecakes in a mixer

3. Divide filling evenly between cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full (For easy portioning, use a leveled ice cream scoop). Bake in preheated oven at 350˚F for 13-15 mins. They should be set with a very slight jiggle in the center. Slight cracking is normal but if you notice deep cracking they are over-baking. Remove from oven and let them cool to room temperature in the pans then refrigerate until chilled.

Two photos of mini strawberry cheesecakes in a lined cupcake tin

4. To serve: top with chilled strawberry sauce (recipe here). Make whipped cream by beating together 1 cup heavy cream with 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1 Tbsp sugar for about 2 mins on high speed or until thick and fluffy then pipe swirls using a large open star tip over the center of each cheesecake. Place a halved strawberry over each swirl of cream.

Mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. The texture in this strawberry cheesecake recipe is is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust. The fresh strawberry topping is irresistible. Valentine’s Day Dessert! | natashaskitchen.com

Mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. The texture in this strawberry cheesecake recipe is is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust. The fresh strawberry topping is irresistible. Valentine’s Day Dessert!

P.S. Speaking of mini cheesecakes, don’t miss our salted caramel mini cheesecakes here. Also, here is another mini dessert that is surprisingly easy and perfect for parties!

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes Recipe

4.91 from 86 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. The texture in this strawberry cheesecake recipe is is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust. The fresh strawberry topping is irresistible. Valentine’s Day Dessert! | natashaskitchen.com
These mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make (the simple ingredients will surprise you!) and they disappear fast. The texture of these is phenomenal! The cheesecake is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust and the fresh strawberry topping cuts the sweetness and makes every bite irresistible. ! 
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: mini strawberry cheesecakes

Ingredients for Strawberry Cheesecakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, from 12 whole crackers
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, from two 8 oz packages, softened
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, room temperature

Ingredients for Toppings:

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Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 350˚F. In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 6 Tbsp butter and stir together to moisten crumbs. Line standard sized 24-count muffin tins with paper liners and divide crumbs between 24 liners (about 1 Tbsp each). Press crumbs into base with fingers or a small spoon.
  • To make the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk, add 16 oz softened cream cheese and 3 eggs. Beat on high speed 5 min or until smooth, scraping down the bowl a couple of times. Add condensed milk and mix on low speed until blended (2 min), scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Divide filling evenly between cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full (For easy portioning, use a leveled ice cream scoop). Bake in preheated oven at 350˚F for 13-15 mins or until set with a very slight jiggle in the center. Slight cracking is normal but if deep cracking occurs, they are over-baking. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature in pans then refrigerate until chilled.

To Decorate and Serve Cheesecakes:

  • Top with chilled strawberry sauce (recipe here). Make whipped cream by beating together 1 cup heavy cream with 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1 Tbsp sugar for about 2 mins on high speed or until fluffy then pipe swirls using a large open star tip over the center of each cheesecake. Place a halved strawberry over whipped cream.

Notes

Visit Natashaskitchen.com for strawberry sauce recipe used as topping in this recipe. 

Nutrition Per Serving

211kcal Calories15g Carbs3g Protein15g Fat8g Saturated Fat68mg Cholesterol128mg Sodium120mg Potassium11g Sugar560IU Vitamin A4mg Vitamin C81mg Calcium0.4mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
211
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
 
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
128
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
560
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 211
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These are minis but taste like a fancy slice of New York Cheesecake – a memorable treat that is perfect for Valentines Day, bridal and baby showers and for satisfying the fiercest cheesecakes cravings.

Mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. The texture in this strawberry cheesecake recipe is is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust. The fresh strawberry topping is irresistible. Valentine’s Day Dessert!

I’d pass you one if I could. Hope you have a sweet Valentine’s Day! Need more V-Day inspiration? Check out our favorite Valentine’s Day Recipes Here.

Loads of Love,

-Natasha ❤

Mini strawberry cheesecakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. The texture in this strawberry cheesecake recipe is is creamy and smooth with a buttery crust. The fresh strawberry topping is irresistible. Valentine’s Day Dessert! | natashaskitchen.com
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  • Joy
    February 15, 2022

    Speechless! These taste so good and so easy to make! Everyone’s new fave! Thanks Natasha!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      February 15, 2022

      So happy to hear that. You’re very welcome!

      Reply

  • Mary
    December 18, 2021

    I have made these several times and they are amazing but I was wondering could these be made into bars instead of the mini version

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 18, 2021

      Hi Mary, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe!

      Reply

  • Ashley
    December 15, 2021

    Hi Natasha, I know I am almost a year late to this! Whoops. But I was wondering how long to chill them in the fridge after keeping them at room temperature?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      December 16, 2021

      Hi Ashley, I would chill until they are cold. It’s not like a typical cheesecake where you have to refrigerate overnight. Maybe a couple of hours should be plenty.

      Reply

  • Tammy
    November 23, 2021

    I’m making these but need to use a gluten pie crust that is premade from the store.do you think it would hold up in that pie crust? I’m not wanting the original cheesecake recipe

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 23, 2021

      Hi Tammy, without trying that myself, it’s hard to say that it will work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.

      Reply

  • Jordana Pereira
    September 23, 2021

    Hi! I love this mini cheesecake recipe and I make all the time. Can I make the same recipe for a 8” pie? If yes do I need a water bath and for how long should I cook?
    Thank you for great recipes!😊

    Reply

  • Shelly
    August 28, 2021

    Hi Natasha!

    I absolutely love this recipe! I wanted to know if there was a way to incorporate the strawberry sauce into the actual cheesecake batter without ruining the consistency?

    Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 30, 2021

      Hi Shelly, I haven’t tested that myself to advise on the outcome, but I bet it could work! If you happen to try it, I’d love to know how it goes!

      Reply

  • Mimi Anis
    August 3, 2021

    Hello Natasha, thank you for posting all these wonderful recipes!!!
    For the mini cheesecakes, how long do they stay fresh please? Does the whip cream have to be prepared same day?
    I am trying to see if I can bake them ahead of time.
    Thank you so much!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 3, 2021

      Hi Mimi, We have made this last a few days in the refrigerator. I would recommend adding the whipped cream before serving.

      Reply

  • Cristina
    July 8, 2021

    Hi Natasha!
    You are my kind of ‘baker’ !!
    Trust me I love to bake not so in love to cook but you made me want to cook also!
    I live in Europe and many times I find your recipes more appropriate for my kind of baking. I already baked a lot of your recipes and all of them came out perfect! And because you are a great guide! Thanks for sharing with us all these goodies!❤️

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 8, 2021

      Thanks for sharing that with me, Cristina. That’s so inspiring for me, I appreciate it!

      Reply

  • Roseann
    May 3, 2021

    Could you please send me the recipe for your New York style cheesecake I have it all written down but missed the amount of sour cream added to the mixture thank you

    Reply

  • Sam
    April 2, 2021

    Oh my gosh! Natasha, these came out perfect. The sweetness, texture and even the sauce all components were so balanced and tasted good. I warmed up mine a bit in the microwave and that was super. How can we make cinnamon topping in place of strawberry for this?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 3, 2021

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Sam! I haven’t tried a cinnamon substitution to advise. If you happen to experiment, I would love to know how you like that.

      Reply

      • Jeannette lavigne
        April 4, 2021

        I made your mini cheesecakes turned out perfectly thank you so much for the receipe.

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          April 4, 2021

          You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

          Reply

  • Sarah
    February 26, 2021

    I just made these little treats but they came out the oven and as they cooked it sunk in the middle! Why did that happen? Did I do something wrong?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      March 1, 2021

      Hi Sarah, over-baking is the most likely reason for mini cheesecakes to sink in the center.

      Reply

  • Trudy
    February 13, 2021

    Cannot find your Amazon affiliated links for the tools you use to make this recipe.
    Thinking about ordering the mini cheesecake pans for this recipe.
    What do you think?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 13, 2021

      Hi Trudy, you can find our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE.

      Reply

      • Trudy
        February 14, 2021

        Thanks. Baking these today.

        Reply

  • Ira
    February 7, 2021

    Hi Natasha, I adore and love each recipe of yours, they are a success with easy and simple ingredients that most of us has in our house. A question:
    If I use frozen strawberries to make the strawberry sauce would be the same?!
    Thank you

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 8, 2021

      That’s so nice to know, Ira. Thank you so much. That should work with frozen strawberries; just cook the sauce to the desired consistency. Sometimes frozen can give off more juice, so it may take slightly longer to cook.

      Reply

  • E Kaiser
    January 18, 2021

    These are wonderful. I love the strawberry sauce recipe for the top. I will definitely use it for other recipes. This is a keeper.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 18, 2021

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Stephanie
    January 14, 2021

    These are amazing! Made these without the strawberry sauce and just added fresh strawberries alongside. The cheesecake is perfect! Definitely making these again!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 14, 2021

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!

      Reply

  • Patricia Flaherty
    December 25, 2020

    Mine came out great & my daughter is vegan but she said they were so cute she had to try one! She loved it!
    I’m wondering how long they keep in the freezer?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 26, 2020

      Hi Patricia, I haven’t tried freezing these, they never last long enough for that here, but it may work. Cheesecake generally freezes well. If you experiment, please let me know how you like that.

      Reply

  • Mahek Hassanali
    December 23, 2020

    Can I make the exact recipe without adding any of the strawberry toppings? I wanted to to make them mini that’s why I’m using this one instead of ur normal cheesecake recipe. Also if I add the whip cream topping a day ahead and keep them in the fridge would that affect the taste?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 23, 2020

      Hi Mahek, I think that would work just fine. I recommend adding the topping on the same day just to be sure.

      Reply

  • Caroline
    December 12, 2020

    Is possible to add some drops of lemon juice in this recipe? Thank you for your answer

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 12, 2020

      Hi Caroline, I haven’t experimented with that, but I imagine that will work! I would love to know how you like that if you experiment!

      Reply

  • Talisa Sawyer
    December 3, 2020

    Hey there I am new to the blog and I love your recipes! You make it so much easier and the videos help me as well thank you 😊. I do have a question, when you list your “cost to make” are you basing the price on one slice of cake or the cake as a whole? I’m new to baking and selling and having trouble with pricing.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 3, 2020

      Hi Talina, Welcome to our blog! We estimate the cost of the ingredients that go into the full recipe.

      Reply

      • Dina
        June 29, 2022

        Hello,
        Love this recipe 😋
        Just wanted to let you that i buy store bought Graham Cracker crumbs in the store and it makes the process even easier!

        Reply

        • Natashas Kitchen
          June 30, 2022

          Thank you so much for sharing that with me!

          Reply

  • Eileen
    December 2, 2020

    Hi can i replace the sweetened condensed milk with homemade dulce de leche?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 2, 2020

      Hi Eileen, I have not tried that substitute to advise on that. If you happen to experiment, I would love to know how it works for you!

      Reply

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