(Metro News Service) 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 preparing 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.

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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 the mixture between the glasses, spooning on top of the 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.