Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites are a creamy, no-bake dessert that tastes like cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, and a sweet party treat all in one bite. With a smooth cream cheese center, crunchy strawberry cookie coating, and glossy strawberry topping, this easy recipe is perfect for dessert ideas, party food ideas, quick sweet snacks, no-bake treats, and make-ahead recipes for birthdays, holidays, showers, or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup whipped topping
20 golden sandwich cookies
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup strawberry preserves
6 fresh strawberries, chopped small for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
2. Fold in the whipped topping gently until the cheesecake filling is creamy and evenly combined.
3. Cover the bowl and chill the filling for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to scoop.
4. Crush the golden sandwich cookies and freeze-dried strawberries into coarse crumbs using a food processor.
5. Stir the strawberry gelatin powder and melted butter into the crumbs until lightly moistened.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop the chilled cheesecake filling into tablespoon-size portions.
7. Roll each portion into a ball, working quickly so the filling stays cold.
8. Roll each cheesecake ball in the strawberry crunch coating and press gently so the crumbs stick.
9. Spoon a small amount of strawberry preserves on top of each bite.
10. Garnish with chopped strawberries and mint if desired, then chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the firmest, creamiest filling.
Keep the cheesecake mixture chilled while shaping so the bites stay round and easy to coat.
Add the strawberry preserves shortly before serving if you want the crunch coating to stay at its best.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
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