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Cheesecake Minis with Strawberry Balsamic Mint Topping

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Cheesecake Minis with Strawberry Balsamic Mint Topping

I’ve had a love affair with cheesecake practically my whole life, but, would you believe this is my first time ever making cheesecake? It is my absolute favorite dessert, hands down, but for some reason I’ve always left the cheesecake making up to everyone else.

I should have known that once I actually made cheesecake for the first time, it’d be a dangerous thing. And of course, in making cheesecake, I knew if I turned to the Philadelphia Cream Cheese, who has been making America’s favorite cream cheese since 1872, I would be thrilled with my results. Now that I know how easy these Philadelphia Cheesecake Minis are, I won’t likely be stopped!

Cheesecake Minis with Strawberry Balsamic Mint Toppint

The challenge I accepted from the folks at Philadelphia Cream Cheese was to create a cheesecake topping that would be worthy of their iconic silver packaged product. I, along with a group of talented bloggers, was asked to share in a virtual recipe swap , bringing our Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cheesecake creations together in one fantastic roundup.

Together, we are “Bringing Out the Silver” and sharing our best cheesecake recipe creations with you! Make sure to check out the incredible recipes over on their blogs:

Bake or Break | Buns in My Oven | Cookies and Cups | Hoosier Homemade | Shugary Sweets | Damn Delicious |Brown Eyed Baker | In Katrina’s Kitchen

Mini Cheesecakes topped with Strawberry Balsamic Mint

My recipe was inspired by one of my favorite, simple, yet “Bring Out the Silver” worthy desserts….chopped strawberries with balsamic vinegar and mint over ice cream. I simply took that topping and replaced the ice cream with the classic Philadelphia Cream Cheese Mini Cheesecake Recipe.

If you haven’t experienced the flavors of balsamic vinegar and strawberries, you must. I know it may sound strange to some of you, but it is one of my favorite flavor combinations around. I really think you’ll love this recipe!

Make sure to check out www.creamcheese.com for more great cheesecake recipes. I know that’s where you’ll find me now that my cheesecake training wheels are off! Enjoy!

Cheesecake Minis with Strawberry Balsamic Mint Topping
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Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar Mint Topping

An amazing mixture of fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar and mint - ideal for cheesecake, ice cream, pound cake and more!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries washed, hulled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 5 mint leaves washed and chopped

Instructions

  • Place the strawberries in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and mint leaves. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Use as a topping for Philadelphia Cheesecake Minis, ice cream, pound cake and more!

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Disclosure: I have been compensated by Philadelphia Cream Cheese to create and photograph a recipe as part of their Bring Out the Silver promotion. All opinions expressed are my own.

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  8. patsy says

    Oh, not only are they cute little bites, but they are topped with one of my favorite flavor combinations! I’d have a hard time resisting them!

  9. Wendy says

    This looks delicious! I love balsamic vinegar. Plain or infused, it is so wonderful on salad and in marinades and sauces but I haven’t yet used it in desserts. I am excited to try this recipe. Thank you!

  21. vanillasugarblog says

    balsamic mint!
    oh what a great combo!
    I know you’re loving your sun right now.
    Can you believe we had a snowstorm yesterday, and today is the first day of spring AND
    tomorrow we are having another snowstorm!
    Make it stop!

    • Kristen says

      We’re supposed to get a foot of snow between Thursday & Friday…& we get back on Friday. I do not want to go home to that!

  24. Chris says

    Wow, what a tasty looking strawberry. It will be on my menu soon. Great work!!. It is so fun to find new blogs that are full of delicious dishes. Thanks for sharing 🙂 Keep Rocking!!

  26. Joanne says

    Strawberries macerated in balsamic vinegar is pretty much one of my most favorite things to eat. Ever. And then you put it over cheesecake. GENIUS.

  35. TidyMom says

    I’m like you, always loved cheesecake, but never made it until about a year or so ago – now the girls bug me to make it all the time. I’ll have to make these for them, they look so simple and yummy!!

  38. Karren Haller says

    Beautiful presentation, I had not seen a recipe using balsamic vinegar on fruit,, but it makes sense cause with its sweetness and would add great flavor, I love a good balsamic.

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