Heat your oven to 350 degrees.

Hull and slice the strawberries. Place them in a container with a lid, pour 2 tablespoons of sugar over, and gently shake to distribute the sugar. This will make the strawberries extra juicy.

Then combine the cream cheese, mascarpone, eggs, remaining sugar, and vanilla the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on a medium speed, for 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.

Place the mini pie crusts on a baking sheet. Then pour the filling into the crusts.

Bake the mini cheesecakes for 15 minutes. Then remove from the oven to let cool.

Pour the strawberries over the cheesecakes, and refrigerate until serving.