Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites Recipe
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites are delightful no-bake treats featuring a creamy cheesecake filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, rolled in a sweet strawberry Jell-O and vanilla cookie crunch coating. Perfect as bite-sized desserts for parties or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cheesecake bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
Strawberry Crunch Coating
- 1 cup crushed vanilla cookies (Golden Oreos or similar)
- 1 packet strawberry Jell-O powder (3 oz)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. Then gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until the mixture is fully incorporated and light.
- Make Crust: In a separate bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, mixing well until evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 8×8-inch pan to create a solid crust base for the cheesecake layer.
- Layer Cheesecake: Spoon the prepared cheesecake filling evenly over the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the cheesecake layer to set firmly.
- Prepare Strawberry Crunch Coating: Mix together the crushed vanilla cookies, strawberry Jell-O powder, and melted butter until a crumbly, coated mixture forms that will serve as the crunchy coating for the cheesecake bites.
- Assemble Bites: Remove the set cheesecake layer from the refrigerator and crumble it into small, bite-sized pieces. Roll each cheesecake piece thoroughly in the strawberry crunch mixture so they are fully coated. Place the coated bites on a lined tray and refrigerate again for 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for smooth blending without lumps.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks for light and airy filling.
- Press crust firmly for stability during slicing and crumbling.
- Refrigeration time is important for setting the cheesecake layer and coating firmly.
- These bites are best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
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