Strawberry Cheesecake Kataifi Cups

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

3. 3

   Gently separate the kataifi pastry strands and place them in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Pour the melted butter over the kataifi pastry and mix well to ensure all strands are coated.

5. 5

   Divide the buttered kataifi pastry into a muffin tin, pressing it down to form small cups.

6. 6

   Bake the kataifi cups in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool.

7. 7

   In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.

8. 8

   Dice the strawberries into small pieces.

9. 9

   Once the kataifi cups are cool, fill each cup with the cream cheese mixture.

10. 10

    Top each filled cup with diced strawberries.

11. 11

    Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.