BLACKBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE CUPS

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I read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It's true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree, and the sweet and salty pretzel crust make this a sensational mini dessert. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups miniature pretzels
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white baking chips
1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
Additional blackberries

Steps:

Pulse pretzels in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and melted butter; pulse just until combined. Divide mixture among 6 half-pint canning jars or dessert dishes., For cheesecake layer, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 1-1/2 cups of the whipped cream, then baking chips. Spoon over pretzel mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 3 hours., Meanwhile, in a clean food processor, puree 1-1/2 cups blackberries with remaining sugar; remove to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate berry mixture and remaining whipped cream until serving., To serve, top with blackberry mixture, reserved whipped cream and additional blackberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 38g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.