Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites, a perfect treat that combines creamy cheesecake with a satisfying crunchy topping. These mini desserts are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for any gathering—from birthday parties to cozy nights at home. With their vibrant strawberry flavor and smooth texture, these bites will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth without the use of pork or alcohol.
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 your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin tin or an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers (or golden Oreos) with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake: mini bites for 20-25 minutes or large pan for 35-40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For the topping, mix crushed Oreos with freeze-dried strawberries and melted butter; sprinkle over chilled bites before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg