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Mini Strawberry Swirl Cheesecakes

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 10 full sheets
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until combined.
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Press 2 tablespoons of graham cracker mixture into each liner.
  • In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until strawberries soften. Mash lightly and cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and ¾ cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
  • Spoon cheesecake filling over crusts. Drop a teaspoon of strawberry mixture on top of each.
  • Use a toothpick to swirl strawberry mixture into filling.
  • Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 20-25 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  • Turn off oven, leave door ajar, and cool cheesecakes in oven for 30 minutes.
  • Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Lift cheesecakes from liners and serve.