Description
Delightful strawberry crunch cheesecake bites combine creamy richness with crisp textures in a miniature dessert sensation. Sweet, tangy strawberries and buttery graham cracker crumbs create an irresistible treat you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) strawberry puree or strawberry jam
Crust and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) crushed graham crackers or golden Oreos
- 1 cup (120 grams) crushed golden Oreos or vanilla wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup (30 grams) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) melted butter (for strawberry crunch topping)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) white chocolate or candy melts, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (163C) and line a mini muffin tin or 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Create the crust by combining crushed graham crackers or golden Oreos with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the bottom of the muffin cups or pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, then gradually incorporate eggs, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
- Gently fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree, blending until the mixture is uniformly combined and velvety.
- Distribute the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust, filling mini muffin cups approximately 3/4 full or spreading evenly in the larger pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in mini muffin tin or 35-40 minutes in larger pan, watching for a set yet slightly trembling center.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to achieve optimal texture.
- Craft the crunch topping by blending crushed golden Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until it forms coarse, textured crumbs.
- Extract cheesecake bites from the tin or slice the larger cheesecake into squares, generously coating each piece with the strawberry crunch mixture.
- For an indulgent finish, dip each bite into melted white chocolate, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chilling for 15-20 minutes to set.
- Serve and savor these decadent, creamy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends effortlessly.
- Use a food processor to crush graham crackers or Oreos into fine, even crumbs for a perfect crust texture.
- Prevent cheesecake cracks by avoiding overmixing and overbaking; a slight jiggle in the center is key to a creamy consistency.
- Try alternative crusts like gluten-free cookies or nut-based options to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg