Description

Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites, perfect little no-bake treats featuring a creamy cheesecake filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a crunchy strawberry cookie coating. These bites combine smooth, rich textures with a sweet, tangy strawberry crunch, making them an irresistible snack or dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

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 with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This ensures the cheesecake filling is well combined and flavorful.
Incorporate Whipped Cream: Gently fold the stiffly whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. This adds a light and fluffy texture to the filling.
Make Crust: In a separate bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly coated to form the crust mixture.
Form Crust: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 8×8-inch pan to create a solid base for the cheesecake layer.
Layer Cheesecake: Spoon the prepared cheesecake filling evenly over the crust and smooth the surface with a spatula for an even layer.
Refrigerate Cheesecake Layer: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill the cheesecake layer for at least 1 hour to allow it to set firmly.
Prepare Strawberry Crunch: Mix the crushed vanilla cookies with the strawberry Jell-O powder and melted butter until the mixture becomes a cohesive coating for the cheesecake bites.
Assemble Bites: Remove the chilled cheesecake from the refrigerator and crumble it into small bite-sized pieces suitable for rolling.
Coat Bites: Roll each cheesecake crumble in the strawberry crunch mixture until fully coated, ensuring an even layer of the sweet, crunchy exterior.
Final Chill: Arrange the coated cheesecake bites on a lined tray and refrigerate for an additional hour to firm up before serving, ensuring perfect bite-sized treats.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more vanilla extract in the filling step.
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
Press the crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling when serving.
Use freshly whipped heavy cream for the best texture in the cheesecake filling.
Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry cheesecake bites, no bake cheesecake, strawberry crunch, creamy cheesecake dessert, graham cracker crust, easy dessert bites