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

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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.