Description
Mini Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites are delightful no-bake treats featuring a creamy cheesecake filling on a graham cracker crust, topped with a crunchy strawberry jam mixture. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, these bite-sized desserts combine smooth cream cheese, whipped cream, and a burst of strawberry flavor with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
Others
- Mini muffin liners (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy to create the base of your cheesecake filling.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined to achieve a light and fluffy texture.
- Make the Crust: In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press a spoonful of this crumb mixture into the bottoms of mini muffin liners or directly into the wells of a mini muffin tin to form the crust base.
- Fill with Cheesecake Mixture: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crusts, smoothing the tops to create an even layer that will hold the toppings.
- Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping: In another bowl, combine the crushed freeze-dried strawberries with strawberry jam. Spoon this strawberry crunch mixture over the cheesecake filling layers evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours, allowing them to firm up and set properly for optimum texture and flavor delivery.
- Serve: Carefully remove the set cheesecake bites from the muffin tin or liners. Serve chilled and enjoy the sweet, crispy, and creamy bite-sized dessert.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling texture.
- Chill for a minimum of 2 hours, but overnight chilling enhances firmness and flavor.
- If mini muffin liners are not available, grease the mini muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- Freeze-dried strawberries can be crushed using a food processor or placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- For a lighter crust, substitute butter with coconut oil if preferred.
