Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 0.5 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 0.5 cup (75g) fresh raspberries or blueberries
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
Instructions:
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Divide the crust mixture evenly between four dessert cups and press down firmly using the back of a spoon or a small flat-bottomed glass to ensure a compacted base.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate larger bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and lump-free, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, rotating the bowl to maintain air volume until the color is uniform.
- Spoon or pipe the filling evenly over the crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours to set.
- Top each cup with fresh berries drizzled with maple syrup just before serving.