Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites are the ultimate dessert indulgence that combines creamy cheesecake with a delightful crunchy topping. These mini treats are perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, family gathering, or simply a sweet snack at home. The smooth cream cheese filling is perfectly complemented by the crispy strawberry crunch, creating an irresistible flavor and texture combination. Easy to make and customizable, these bites can be tailored to fit your taste preferences, making them an excellent choice for dessert lovers of all kinds.
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) and line a mini muffin tin or an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, vanilla, and strawberry puree until combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 20–25 minutes (mini bites) or 35–40 minutes (large pan) until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours before adding the crunchy topping made from crushed Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries mixed with melted butter.
- Roll or sprinkle on the topping once chilled, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg