Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a small bowl until evenly coated and crumbly. Press approximately one tablespoon of mixture into the bottom of each mini cup to create a firm crust. Place in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
1 cup crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract using a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. The mixture should be free of lumps and have a slightly fluffy appearance.
8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract vanilla extract
Remove the crusted cups from the refrigerator. Spoon or pipe a generous layer of the cream cheese filling over the crust in each cup, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
8 oz cream cheese
Top each with sliced strawberries, arranging them attractively and pressing slightly into the filling. The strawberries should cover the cream cheese layer partially or fully, depending on preference.
1 cup fresh strawberries
Refrigerate the assembled bites for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the filling to firm up. Serve chilled for best texture and appearance.
