Strawberry Cheesecake Crunch Bites
Imagine a dessert that combines the rich, creamy taste of cheesecake with the vibrant, fresh flavor of strawberries—all topped off with a crunchy graham cracker coating.
Ingredients
For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whipped cream store-bought or homemade
For the strawberry coating:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed
- ¼ cup sugar or adjust to taste
- ¼ cup cornstarch
For the crunch coating:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light and fluffy texture. Be careful not to overmix.Place the cheesecake filling in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the other layers.
- In a small bowl, combine the pureed strawberries with sugar, adjusting the sweetness to taste.Stir in the cornstarch until fully combined. This mixture will thicken and coat the cheesecake bites nicely. Set aside.
- Take a small amount of the cheesecake filling (about 1 tablespoon) and roll it into a ball.Repeat this process until all the cheesecake filling is used.
- Place the cheesecake balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 30 minutes to set.
- Remove the cheesecake balls from the freezer. Dip each ball into the strawberry coating, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Roll the coated cheesecake ball in the graham cracker crunch mixture until it’s evenly coated.Place each coated bite back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Once all the bites are coated, return them to the freezer for at least 1 hour to set. Serve chilled and enjoy!