I read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It's true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree, and the sweet and salty pretzel crust make this a sensational mini dessert. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
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Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
Prep Time
25 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups miniature pretzels
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white baking chips
- 1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
- Additional blackberries
Directions
- Pulse pretzels in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the melted butter; pulse just until combined. Divide mixture among 6 half-pint canning jars or dessert dishes.
- For cheesecake layer, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 1-1/2 cups of the whipped cream, then baking chips. Spoon over pretzel mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a clean food processor, puree 1-1/2 cups blackberries with remaining 1/3 cup sugar; remove to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate berry mixture and remaining whipped cream until serving.
- To serve, top with blackberry mixture, reserved whipped cream and additional blackberries.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 553 calories, 38g fat (23g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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