Another thing I don't make very often: dessert. I used to bake a lot when I was younger. I experimented with different flavors and using different substitutes for butter. But somewhere along the way, I started to like cooking much more than baking. I also thought it more relevant to know how to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner since I make those every day and only eat dessert on occasion.
I have started liking cream cheese frosting a lot, and also lemon-flavored desserts. As an idea for my wedding cake, I wanted to combine lemon, berries, and cream cheese.
What you'll need:
Crust:
- 1 1/2 tbsp melted buttery spread
- 4 graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake:
- 8oz light cream cheese
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 6 tbsp agave nectar
Strawberry mixture:
- 4 1/2oz strawberries (frozen or fresh)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp agave nectar
What to do:
1. Preheat the oven to 350*F
2. Mix together the melted butter, crushed graham crackers, and sugar. Spread a thin layer of this mixture into 12 separate cupcake wrappers. Bake for 4 - 5 minutes
3. Mix all ingredients for the cream cheese filling and set aside. Combine all ingredients for the strawberry mixture in a blender and puree.
4. Let the graham cracker crust cool. Spoon 2 tbsp cream cheese mixture onto each crust, then spoon 2 tsp strawberry mixture, then add another 2 tbsp layer of cream cheese. Finally top with 3 dots (1 tsp each) of the strawberry mixture. Use a toothpick to spread the strawberry mixture around to create designs.
I have started liking cream cheese frosting a lot, and also lemon-flavored desserts. As an idea for my wedding cake, I wanted to combine lemon, berries, and cream cheese.
Mini Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake
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| Strawberry and lemon zest in blender |
Crust:
- 1 1/2 tbsp melted buttery spread
- 4 graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake:
- 8oz light cream cheese
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 6 tbsp agave nectar
Strawberry mixture:
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| Thin layer graham crust |
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp agave nectar
What to do:
1. Preheat the oven to 350*F
2. Mix together the melted butter, crushed graham crackers, and sugar. Spread a thin layer of this mixture into 12 separate cupcake wrappers. Bake for 4 - 5 minutes
3. Mix all ingredients for the cream cheese filling and set aside. Combine all ingredients for the strawberry mixture in a blender and puree.
4. Let the graham cracker crust cool. Spoon 2 tbsp cream cheese mixture onto each crust, then spoon 2 tsp strawberry mixture, then add another 2 tbsp layer of cream cheese. Finally top with 3 dots (1 tsp each) of the strawberry mixture. Use a toothpick to spread the strawberry mixture around to create designs.
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| Top with 3 tbsp puree |
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| Swirl with a tooth pick |
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