CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CUPS

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CUPS

DIRECTIONS:

CHOCOLATE CUPS

Step 1

Line a mini muffin pan with 18 silicone or parchment liners.

Step 2

In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt the chocolate and cocoa butter together until smooth.

Step 3

Place about 1 teaspoon of the melted chocolate into a liner and use the back of the spoon to coat the bottom and sides evenly. Repeat with the remaining liners. You should have some chocolate remaining.

Step 4

Place the muffin pan in the freezer for 20 minutes. Then remove and use the remaining chocolate to coat any thin spots.

FILLING

Step 1

In a blender or food processor, blend the berries until smooth. Add the cream cheese, sweetener and vanilla extract and blend until smooth, scraping the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.

Step 2

If the mixture is too thick to spoon into the cups, add a little cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved. It should be thinner than frosting but thicker than a smoothie. (It will firm up in the fridge a bit).

Step 3

Divide evenly among the chocolate cups and refrigerate again at least 1 hour. Top with half a strawberry before serving.

 

Makes 18