Individual Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Cups

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Add the pretzels to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs. Remove to a mixing bowl.
2. Add 2 Tbsp sugar and melted butter and stir to combine.
3. Use a spoon to scoop into 25 2-oz plastic cups. Use one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs into the bottom of each cup. Place the cups on a baking sheet.
4. Add the cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until well combined and smooth.
5. Add the heavy whipping cream and whip on medium-high until light and fluffy.
6. Add the mixture to a piping bag or Ziploc bag and snip off the tip. Pipe the mixture into each cup, about ¾ full.
7. Add the strawberries, ¼ cup sugar, and the lemon juice to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the mixture to a heat safe bowl. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the strawberries. Let the mixture cool slightly.
8. Spoon the strawberry mixture into each cheesecake cup. Place a cover on each cup and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. You can also enjoy immediately but any leftovers should be stored in the fridge. Enjoy!