Description
Delightful mini strawberry crunch cheesecake bites combine creamy richness with crisp texture, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Guests will crave these irresistible little desserts that promise pure indulgence in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) graham cracker crumbs
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for graham cracker crust)
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for strawberry topping)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, melted (for graham cracker crust)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter (for cereal topping)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) crushed strawberry cereal
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare mini cheesecake pans by combining crust ingredients and firmly pressing the mixture into each cavity.
- Cream together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then gently incorporate egg and sour cream, ensuring a silky consistency without overmixing.
- Carefully fill each mini cheesecake pan approximately 3/4 full with the prepared filling, maintaining an even distribution.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for set edges while allowing the centers to remain slightly wobbly, indicating perfect texture.
- While baking, simmer strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan until they soften and thicken into a vibrant compote.
- Simultaneously, create the crunch topping by mixing cereal with melted butter until evenly coated and fragrant.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to ensure firm setting.
- Generously spoon the strawberry compote over each chilled cheesecake bite and sprinkle the buttery cereal crunch on top for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill cheesecake bites completely before adding toppings to prevent soggy texture and ensure clean, crisp layers.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Freeze extra bites in airtight container up to 2 weeks for quick dessert option, thawing at room temperature 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg