strawberry cheesecake bites

strawberry cheesecake bites

ingredients:
for the strawberry cheesecake:

• 2 cups strawberries, rinsed and hulled
• 3 tbsp + 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp + 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ cup boiling water
• 1 tbsp plain gelatin
• 1-1/4 cups heavy cream
• 8 oz cream cheese
• ¼ tsp salt

for the graham cracker crust:

• 1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

directions:
for the strawberry cheesecake:

1. Combine strawberries, 3 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Push mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Set aside.
2. Mix gelatin and 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until gelatin completely dissolves, about 5 minutes.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fit with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream to form stiff peaks. Add the cream cheese, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and salt, and beat on medium-high speed until mixer is smooth and well incorporated, at least 3 minutes.