Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and crunchy toppings that will brighten any occasion. These mini dessert treats are not just visually appealing; they burst with flavor and texture, making them a hit for birthday parties, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet snack. Made with fresh strawberry puree, they are simple to whip up and customizable to suit your taste. With a few easy steps and basic ingredients, you can create these irresistible bites that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup strawberry puree or jam
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or golden Oreos
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for crust)
- 1 cup crushed golden Oreos or vanilla wafers (for topping)
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a mini muffin tin or an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers (or golden Oreos) with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan evenly.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in your pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes if using mini muffin tins or 35–40 minutes if using an 8×8-inch pan. The cheesecake should be set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Allow the baked cheesecake bites to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least four hours before adding the topping.
- Combine crushed Oreos (or vanilla wafers) with freeze-dried strawberries mixed with melted butter. Once chilled, sprinkle this crunchy topping over your cheesecake bites before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg