Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites Recipe
Introduction
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites are a delightful mini dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with a sweet, crunchy strawberry crust. Perfect for parties or a simple treat, these bite-sized goodies are both elegant and easy to make.
Ingredients
- ½ cup strawberry crunch
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- ⅔ cup cream cheese
- ⅓ cup strawberry puree
- 3.5 oz white chocolate
- ⅓ cup strawberry crunch (for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine ½ cup strawberry crunch with the melted butter. Massage the mixture until it becomes crumbly yet sticks together when pressed.
- Step 2: Press about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each cupcake mold to form the crust, using your fingers for best results.
- Step 3: Whip the cream cheese at medium speed for about one minute until smooth and silky.
- Step 4: Stir in the strawberry puree and slightly chilled melted white chocolate until the filling is well combined and compact.
- Step 5: Pour the cheesecake filling into the molds, filling them almost to the top.
- Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining ⅓ cup strawberry crunch over each filled mold.
- Step 7: Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for a few hours until firm, or freeze for about 30 minutes if you’re short on time.
Tips & Variations
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and high-quality white chocolate.
- Substitute strawberry puree with raspberry or blueberry puree for a different fruity twist.
- Press the crust firmly to ensure it holds together well when you bite into the cheesecake.
- If you don’t have strawberry crunch, crushed freeze-dried strawberries mixed with crushed graham crackers make a great alternative.
Storage
Store the cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Allow frozen bites to thaw in the refrigerator before serving for best texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make these cheesecake bites dairy-free?
Yes, you can use dairy-free cream cheese and white chocolate alternatives to make this recipe suitable for a dairy-free diet.
How do I know when the cheesecake bites are fully set?
They should feel firm to the touch and hold their shape when removed from the molds, usually after a few hours in the fridge or about 30 minutes in the freezer.
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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites Recipe
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 cheesecake bites 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites are delightful mini desserts featuring a crunchy strawberry crust topped with a creamy strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat, these no-bake bites combine rich cream cheese, fresh strawberry puree, and a bit of crunch for texture.
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup strawberry crunch
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Filling
- ⅔ cup cream cheese
- ⅓ cup strawberry puree
- 3.5 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
Topping
- ⅓ cup strawberry crunch
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry crunch with melted butter. Massage the mixture with your hands until it becomes crumbly yet sticks together when pressed. This ensures the crust holds its shape.
- Prepare the Crust in Molds: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each cupcake mold. Press down firmly with your fingers to form an even crust layer at the bottom of each mold.
- Make the Filling: Using a mixer at medium speed, whip the cream cheese for about a minute until it becomes silky and smooth. Add the strawberry puree and the melted white chocolate (chilled slightly beforehand), then mix everything thoroughly into a homogenous and compact cheesecake filling.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Bites: Pour the cheesecake filling into each prepared mold, filling them almost to the top. Evenly sprinkle the reserved strawberry crunch topping over each filled mold.
- Chill to Set: Place the molds in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the cheesecake bites stiffen properly, or alternatively, freeze them for about 30 minutes if you want a quicker set.
Notes
- For regular-sized cupcake molds, increase the crust mixture slightly to ensure full coverage.
- Chill the melted white chocolate before mixing to prevent it from melting the cream cheese.
- These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing the bites longer than 30 minutes may affect the texture once thawed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake bites, no-bake cheesecake, mini desserts, white chocolate cheesecake, strawberry crunch
