How to make strawberry cheesecake cups using phyllo dough! This easy recipe combines sweet, tangy, fruity, and creamy with a satisfying crunch. These adorable no-bake mini cheesecakes are one of the most simple and quick desserts.
Unfold the Phyllo Pastry and brush with melted butter one layer at a time. Keep a piece of plastic wrap and damp tea towel over the remaining sheets of phyllo to avoid drying out. Continue layering phyllo pastry and brushing with melted butter until you have 5 sheets of dough.
Cut the pastry into 2-inch squares and press into a mini-muffin tin. Bake for 5-7 minutes and cool in the pan for 5 mins before transferring to a cooling rack for 10 more minutes.
No Bake Cheesecake Filling
In a medium sized bowl, beat the cream cheese on high speed until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the cream cheese and beat on low (or you will cover yourself and the kitchen in powdered sugar) until incorporated, then increase to high speed until light and fluffy.
Place the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag and fill the baked and cooled phyllo cups. Chill in fridge 10 minutes to set.
Top with fresh berries, mint, and additional powdered sugar.
Notes
No Piping Bag? Spoon into a sturdy baggie, snip off the corner, and squeeze into pastry cups. Or use a spoon or scoop. StorageFor best results, assemble and consume within a couple of hours. Store in the fridge, covered tightly in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Best if you do not add the fruit ahead of time.Make-Ahead - Pre-bake phyllo cups and cool them on the counter or in the fridge until ready. Make up cheesecake batter and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use; spoon into a piping bag and fill and decorate right before serving. Phyllo Dough 101 | How to Defrost Phyllo Dough
For best results, remove the package(s) of phyllo dough from the box and place it in the refrigerator overnight.
Allow phyllo dough to come to room temperature before using, which takes approximately 2 hours.
Ensure the phyllo dough is fully thawed and at room temperature for the best results.
How to Defrost Phyllo on the Countertop
Remove phyllo rolls from the box (do not open the packages) and allow them to sit on the counter for about 3 hours until thoroughly defrosted.
How to Prevent Phyllo Dough from Drying OutWhen you have unrolled the thawed phyllo dough, cover it immediately with plastic wrap, followed by a slightly damp tea towel or paper towel. Keep the phyllo covered until you're ready to use it.When you need to remove sheets from the phyllo, uncover it promptly, take what you need, and then cover it again right away.If you have any excess phyllo that won't be used in your recipe, you can wrap it in plastic and refreeze it before expiration.