Description
Sweet strawberry crunch cheesecake bites combine creamy richness with crisp texture, creating irresistible mini desserts. Delicate layers of graham cracker, cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries promise a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 pint (about 250 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (120 grams) crushed vanilla sandwich cookies (e.g., Golden Oreos)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Binding and Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the velvety cheesecake base by whipping cream cheese in a mixing bowl until completely smooth, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Incorporate whipping cream, sugar, vanilla, and strawberry extracts into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly until the texture becomes light, airy, and irresistibly fluffy.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake filling to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal chilling temperature.
- Create the crunch topping by pulverizing cookies into fine crumbs, then integrate freeze-dried strawberries and melted butter, mixing until the combination resembles a delicate, sandy consistency.
- Carefully slice fresh strawberries in half, positioning them cut-side upward on a clean serving tray.
- Transfer the chilled cheesecake filling into a piping bag or use a small spoon to delicately layer a generous dollop onto each strawberry half.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared cookie-strawberry crunch mixture over the cream cheese topping, gently pressing to ensure the crumbs adhere and create a textural contrast.
- Refrigerate the completed bites for approximately 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor melding and achieve a perfectly chilled, refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries at peak ripeness for the most intense natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Crush cookies and freeze-dried strawberries finely to create an even, delicate crunch that coats the cheesecake perfectly.
- Experiment with different cookie bases like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or gluten-free alternatives to customize the recipe for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg