Mini No-Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites are creamy, dreamy little desserts that pack a punch of flavor in every bite!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the crust (makes about 12 mini bites):
- 1 1/2 cups Golden Oreo cookie crumbs (about 18 cookies)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the strawberry cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
For the strawberry crunch topping:
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/2 cup Golden Oreo crumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
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👨🍳 Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the crust
1. In a mixing bowl, combine Golden Oreo crumbs and melted butter.
2. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
3. Line a mini muffin tin with liners or use a silicone mold.
4. Press about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each cavity and press firmly to compact.
5. Place in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
Step 2: Make the strawberry cheesecake filling
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry cream cheese mixture until well incorporated and fluffy.
Step 3: Assemble the bites
1. Spoon or pipe the strawberry cheesecake filling over each crust in the muffin tin.
2. Smooth the tops with a spoon or spatula.
3. Place the bites in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
Step 4: Make the strawberry crunch topping
1. In a food processor or Ziploc bag, crush the freeze-dried strawberries and Oreos until they become small crumbs.
2. Mix in the melted butter to create the strawberry crunch.
3. Sprinkle generously over each cheesecake bite just before serving.
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💡Tips:
- For extra strawberry flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry extract to the filling.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for a bakery-style finish.
- Store bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can freeze them too! Just leave off the crunch topping until ready to serve.
- To make them more festive, add pink sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate.