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Dessert Shooters in Shot Glasses

Delightful Dessert Shooters in Shot Glasses for Every Occasion

Delicious Dessert Shooters in Shot Glasses that feature layers of cheesecake, fruit, and a graham cracker base for effortless dessert enjoyment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 shot glasses
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Consider using chocolate cookie or shortbread crumbs for different flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for even consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust according to your preference.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat is best for texture.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can be substituted with a sugar alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Add more for a stronger lemon taste.
  • 1 cup Cold Heavy Whipping Cream Ensure it’s cold for optimal whipping.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Fresh toppings add natural sweetness.
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Can substitute with other berries.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Optional for the chocolate variation.
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Optional for the lemon version.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Liqueur Optional for adult flavor.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until resembling wet sand. Spoon into shot glasses to form a base.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Whip the heavy cream until medium peaks, then fold into cheesecake mixture.
  3. Mix diced strawberries and blueberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for about 10 minutes to macerate.
  4. For chocolate variation, sift cocoa powder into cheesecake cream. For lemon, have lemon curd ready to mix in later.
  5. Layer crumb base, cheesecake layer, and toppings in shot glasses. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shot glassCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use straight-sided shot glasses for beautiful visibility of layers. Adjust sweetness based on preference before layering.

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