Mini Strawberry and Chocolate Cheesecake is my top pick for a romantic Valentine’s Day treat. The rich chocolate base pairs beautifully with fresh, tangy strawberries. I made them mini-sized for easy sharing and extra cuteness.
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Mini strawberry chocolate cheesecake recipe
Mini strawberry and chocolate cheesecake is a version of the popular cheesecake. It combines the richness of cheesecake with the irresistible flavors of strawberries and chocolate. This combination is a perfect harmony of tangy and sweet flavors. This cake is one of the best chocolate desserts for Valentine’s Day.
I used melted white chocolate instead of sugar. This enhances the creaminess of the cheese topping. For decoration, I used dark chocolate to make the taste more mature and less sweet. I layered chopped strawberries over the biscuit base for a strawberry layer. Chilling the cheesecakes in the fridge gives these cakes a creamy and silky texture.
To make these mini cheesecakes, you’ll need an oven, 12 cupcake tin lined with paper cases, a mixing bowl, an electric mixer or whisk, and a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate. Here is how to make mini strawberry and chocolate cheesecakes:
Mini Strawberry and Chocolate Cheesecakes
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 120 g crushed digestive biscuits I used gluten-free ones
- 50 g melted butter
- 300 g full fat cream cheese
- 200 ml double cream
- 1 egg
- 1 yolk
- 75 g white chocolate
- 50 g dark chocolate
- 9 strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150C and line a cupcake tin with paper cupcake cases.
- In a bowl, mix together the crushed biscuits and melted butter until sand-like in texture.
- Use a teaspoon to transfer small amounts of the biscuit mixture into each case. Use your fingers to press each base down.
- Make the topping by mixing together the cream cheese and double cream.
- Beat in the whole egg and yolk.
- Melt the white chocolate and stir into the cream mixture. Set aside.
- Finely chop 3 of the strawberries and layer some of the small pieces over each biscuit base.
- Top each one with a generous amount of the cream topping, almost to the tops of the cases.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until just starting to brown at the edges, but still slightly wobbly in the centre.
- Turn oven off and crack the door open – leave to cool for about 10 mins.
- Turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
- Melt the dark chocolate and halve the remaining strawberries.
- Use a piping bag to pipe chocolate patterns onto the cheesecakes and attach a strawberry half to each.
- Chill the cheesecakes in their cases in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
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How to pair
Mini strawberry and chocolate cheesecakes can be paired with various foods and drinks.
- Food Pairings
- Whipped cream adds a creamy texture and balances the cheesecake’s richness.
- Crushed cookies on top add a crunchy texture that contrasts with creamy cheesecake.
- Non-Alcoholic Choices
- Tart juices provide a contrast to cheesecake’s sweetness.
- Hot chocolate offers cozy pairing matching dessert indulgence.
- Sparkling lemonade cleanses the palate and balances cheesecake sweetness.
- Coffee and Tea Options
- A cappuccino or latte complements dessert sweetness and adds a creamy texture.
- Espresso cuts through cheesecake’s richness and offers a strong contrast.
- Earl Grey enhances the fruity elements of cheesecake.
- Wine Pairings
- Riesling complements berry flavors and balances chocolate’s richness.
- Ruby port pairs with chocolate desserts and enhances cheesecake sweetness.
- Sparkling wines contrast with creamy cheesecake texture, refreshing for celebrations.
Variations
Here are several delightful variations of mini strawberry and chocolate cheesecakes you can try:
- Chocolate mousse cheesecakes create a mousse layer to add texture to a cheesecake.
- Nutella mini cheesecakes use Nutella for hazelnut chocolate flavor. They are topped with crushed hazelnuts.
- Chocolate peanut butter cheesecakes combine chocolate cheesecake with peanut butter for a classic pairing.
- Mint chocolate cheesecakes add peppermint extract for a refreshing twist. These cakes are topped with crushed mint candies.
- Mocha chocolate cheesecakes infuse batter with espresso powder for mocha flavor.
- Chocolate-dipped strawberry cheesecakes top mini cheesecakes with chocolate ganache. They are garnished with fresh strawberries.