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Strawberry Ricotta Cheesecake Cups

A light and creamy dessert combining fresh strawberries and ricotta cheese for a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, served in individual cups for easy enjoyment.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert, Sweet Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Recommend Keebler for that classic flavor
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter Unsalted, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
For the cheese filling
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Smooth and well-drained; Galbani brand preferred
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened; Philadelphia brand preferred
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for the best flavor
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Chilled
For the strawberry topping
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries Sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar For the topping
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening the strawberry topping

Method
 

Preparation of crust
  1. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined and resembling damp sand. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each serving cup, pressing gently to form a base. Set aside.
Preparation of filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Add in your sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the ricotta mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
  3. Spoon the cheesecake filling into each cup, filling them almost to the top, and smooth the surface. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Preparation of strawberry topping
  1. For the topping, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and release their juices—about 5-7 minutes. If you prefer a thicker topping, stir in cornstarch mixed with a little water and cook until slightly thickened. Allow this mixture to cool.
Assembly and serving
  1. Spoon the cooled strawberry topping over each cheesecake cup and garnish with additional fresh strawberry slices. Serve chilled.

Notes

These cheesecake cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They’re best enjoyed fresh, but they still taste great afterward.