Applebee's Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Shooter by Todd Wilbur

Indulge in the irresistible layers of creamy decadence with this Applebee's Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Shooter recipe, recreated by Todd Wilbur. Perfectly portioned into charming miniature glasses, this no-bake dessert combines a rich, velvety cheesecake filling, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and a luscious strawberry topping made with fresh strawberries and preserves. Ready in just 20 minutes, these dessert shooters are a show-stopping yet hassle-free treat, making them ideal for dinner parties, special occasions, or anytime you’re craving a bite-sized indulgence. With its brilliant blend of textures and flavors, this recipe guarantees to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve these strawberry cheesecake shooters chilled for the ultimate refreshing dessert experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 oz Cream cheese
• 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 6 sheets Graham crackers
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Strawberry preserves
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries, diced

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 3

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Refrigerate while preparing other components.

Step 4

Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling over with a rolling pin.

Step 5

Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the strawberry preserves with the diced fresh strawberries to make the strawberry topping.

Step 7

To assemble the shooters, layer the dessert in small shooter glasses or mini dessert cups. Start with a layer of graham cracker crumb mixture, followed by a layer of cheesecake filling, and then a spoonful of strawberry topping.

Step 8

Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, ending with a dollop of cheesecake filling and a drizzle of the strawberry topping for garnish.

Step 9

Refrigerate the assembled shooters for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and to set the layers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(889.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2552.4

Total Fat 160.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 416.5mg	0%
Sodium 848.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 205.6g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.2mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 729.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 40.5%