Description
Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Reese’s blends creamy dessert magic with classic candy charm. Chocolate, peanut butter, and fruity notes dance together, creating a rich experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Chocolate Layer:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) milk or dark chocolate, melted
Strawberry Components:
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Crust:
- 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Craft the graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles damp sand, creating a cohesive base for the dessert.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky smooth mixture by beating thoroughly, then incorporating sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until the filling achieves a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Develop a vibrant strawberry compote by simmering chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat, allowing the fruits to break down and intensify in flavor for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prepare chocolate vessels by coating cupcake liners with melted chocolate, ensuring complete interior coverage, and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set the delicate chocolate shell.
- Layer the dessert strategically: first add a precise spoonful of creamy cheesecake filling, creating an even surface.
- Drizzle the cooled strawberry compote across the cheesecake layer, providing a burst of fruity complexity.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crust fragments to introduce a crunchy texture contrast.
- Complete the creation by sealing with a final layer of smooth melted chocolate, ensuring a pristine, glossy finish.
- Refrigerate the assembled treats for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing the layers to solidify and flavors to meld together.
- Carefully remove from liners and serve chilled, revealing the intricate layers of this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Customize graham cracker crust by substituting gluten-free crackers for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to achieve ultra-smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling without overmixing.
- Cool strawberry sauce completely before layering to prevent chocolate from seizing or becoming grainy.
- Use dark chocolate for a less sweet version or white chocolate for a more delicate flavor profile that complements the strawberry.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg