Apr 22, 2026 By MetroCreative 1 min read

Desserts are a welcome treat after a delicious main course. Homemade desserts can be particularly flavorful, and that freshness can make the final course something to really look forward to.

Those tasked with prepared a homemade dessert have plenty of options to consider, including this recipe for Strawberry and Vanilla Cheesecakes With a Ginger Cookie Base from Lines+Angles.

Strawberry and Vanilla Cheesecakes With a Ginger Cookie Base

Serves 6

4 1⁄2 ounces ginger cookies, crushed

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 tablespoons caster sugar, divided

11 ounces Greek vanilla yogurt

3 1⁄2 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 ounces strawberries, hulled and diced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 handful small mint leaves, to garnish

1. Stir together crushed cookies, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a mixing bowl until cookie crumbs are moist. Divide between 6 serving glasses and chill until needed.

2. Combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese and vanilla extract with remaining caster sugar in a mixing bowl, beating until sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes.

3. Divide mixture between glasses, spooning on top of biscuit base. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

4. When ready to serve, purée half the strawberries with lemon juice in a food processor.

5. Spoon on top of cheesecakes and garnish with remaining strawberries and mint leaves.