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Strawberry Lemon Crunch Mini Cheesecakes

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

Show-stopping mini cheesecakes built with a buttery Lemon Oreo crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, glossy homemade strawberry topping, billowy whipped cream, and a crunchy lemon crumble. Five layers of flavor in every individual cup, perfect for parties and celebrations.


  • Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield12 mini cheesecakes 1x

Ingredients

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Lemon Cookie Crust

  • 25 Lemon Oreos
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Filling

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Lemon Crunch

  • 10 Lemon Oreos
  • 1/2 box instant lemon pudding mix (3.4 oz box)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Lemon Crunch

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. Make Lemon Crunch: Pulse 10 Lemon Oreos in a food processor until coarsely crushed. Mix in half the box of instant lemon pudding mix and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.

Strawberry Filling

  1. Cook Strawberry Filling: Add diced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly, until thick and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Crust and Cheesecake

  1. Make Lemon Cookie Crust: Pulse 25 Lemon Oreos until finely crushed. Stir in 5 tablespoons melted butter. Divide among the 12 muffin cups and press firmly. Bake at 350°F for 6 minutes.
  2. Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Add whisked eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Beat until combined. Divide among the 12 cups, filling each three-quarters full.
  3. Bake Cheesecakes: Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes until edges are set but centers still jiggle. Cool completely.

Whipped Cream and Assembly

  1. Make Whipped Cream: Beat cold heavy cream until thickened. Add half the powdered sugar, beat 30 seconds. Add remaining sugar and vanilla, whip to stiff peaks. Refrigerate until needed.
  2. Assemble: Top cooled cheesecakes with strawberry filling, pipe or dollop whipped cream, scatter lemon crunch, and finish with a fresh strawberry slice.

Notes

Cream cheese must be at room temperature for a smooth filling. Cheesecakes should jiggle in the center when removed from the oven — they set as they cool. Cool completely before assembling with toppings. Crush the lemon crunch coarsely for texture, not into powder. Chill bowl and beaters before making whipped cream for stable peaks. Assembled cheesecakes keep refrigerated up to 3 days. Strawberry filling can be made a day ahead.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 32
  • Sodium: 270
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 75