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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups

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Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Layer:

  • 2 cups pretzels, crushed
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 8-ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1-½ cups heavy cream

For the Strawberry Layer:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions
 

To prepare the pretzel layer:

  • In a small bowl, combine crushed pretzels, granulated sugar and melted butter; mix to combine.
  • Portion the crumbs into 28 2-ounce plastic cups using a small cookie scoop or spoon.
  • Use one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs into the bottom of the cup.

To prepare the cream cheese layer:

  • In another mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Cream together, with an electric mixer on medium speed, until combined and smooth.
  • Pour in heavy whipping cream and whip, on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy.
  • Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake mixture.
  • Pipe the cheesecake mixture into the cups until about 3/4 full.

To prepare the strawberry layer:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, granulated sugar and lemon juice.
  • Cook on medium heat until the strawberries soften.
  • Mash the strawberries with the back of a spoon.
  • Cook until the mixture reduces and thickens.
  • Using a knife or small offset spatula, spoon the strawberry sauce onto the cheesecake cups and spread evenly.
  • Serve immediately or seal the cups with a lid and chill, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Notes

Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Cups can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. Serve cold. The pudding shots can be left at room temperature for about 30 minutes. 
 
 
If you want to make these "dessert shots", simply add 1/2 cup of alcohol of your choice when adding the heavy cream. Some great ideas include rum, Rumchata, or strawberry vodka.
 
 
The amount of shots this recipe will make may vary slightly depending on how much of each component you add to the cups.