🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Bites – Sweet, Crunchy, Irresistible! 😍
These bite-sized delights pack all the flavor of a classic strawberry cheesecake into one perfect mouthful! Each treat is filled with creamy cheesecake, swirled with sweet strawberry glaze, and rolled in a crunchy coating of graham crackers and freeze-dried strawberries. They’re no-bake, no-fuss, and absolutely addictive — the perfect mini dessert for parties, holidays, or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- 01 - Cream cheese: 8 oz softened for filling.
- 02 - Powdered sugar: 1/4 cup for sweetness in filling.
- 03 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp for flavor in filling.
- 04 - Strawberry puree: 1/4 cup from fresh or frozen strawberries, for filling.
- 05 - Graham crackers: 1 cup crushed for coating.
- 06 - Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup for coating sweetness.
- 07 - Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup melted for coating.
- 08 - Freeze-dried strawberries: 1/2 cup crushed for flavor and color in coating.
- 09 - Strawberry glaze: 1 cup store-bought or homemade, for dipping.
Instructions
- 01 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree until smooth and well combined.
- 02 - Refrigerate the cheesecake filling for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- 03 - In a separate bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, melted butter, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Set aside.
- 04 - Once the cheesecake filling has firmed up, use a small cookie scoop or your hands to form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- 05 - Dip each cheesecake ball into the strawberry glaze, allowing any excess glaze to drip off.
- 06 - Roll the glazed cheesecake balls in the graham cracker mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 07 - Place the coated bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before serving.
Notes
01 - These Strawberry Cheesecake Crunch Bites are creamy and crunchy, with a strawberry flavor that’s perfect for parties.
02 - The freeze-dried strawberries add extra flavor and a fun pop of color.
03 - Chill the bites well before serving for the best texture and flavor.