Description
No Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites are the best easy dessert ideas for any holiday and party and they come together with quick and simple ingredients while giving you a creamy strawberry cheesecake texture with a crunchy coating everyone loves. These healthy inspired no bake bites are perfect for brunch and meal prep and potluck tables and they stay chilled and fresh for hours while delivering sweet strawberry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 20 cookies golden sandwich cookies
- 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Cream cheese and powdered sugar are blended together until the mixture becomes thick and smooth and meanwhile the pale filling starts looking creamy with soft swirls across the surface. Whipped topping and vanilla are folded into the filling and meanwhile sliced strawberries are partially mixed throughout the creamy base creating visible pink berry pieces and fluffy texture with uneven streaks.
- Golden sandwich cookies and freeze dried strawberries are crushed together until chunky pink crumbs form and meanwhile melted butter coats the crumbs creating a slightly moist crunchy texture. The coating becomes brighter pink with uneven cookie pieces and strawberry flakes mixed throughout and the texture looks crumbly instead of powdery.
- Small scoops of cheesecake filling are rolled into uneven bite sized balls and meanwhile the creamy surface becomes fully covered with crunchy pink strawberry crumbs. The bites look thicker and more structured after coating and loose crumbs stick unevenly around the sides creating a casual homemade appearance.
- The coated cheesecake bites are chilled until the centers become firmer and meanwhile the crunchy coating settles around the creamy filling creating a rich textured dessert. The finished bites are arranged casually on a dessert plate with sliced strawberries tucked between them and loose crumbs scattered naturally around the plate.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Freeze dried strawberries give the coating stronger berry flavor and help create a crunchy texture for every bite.
- Chill the cheesecake mixture before shaping so the bites stay firm and roll easily without sticking to your hands.
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for sweeter flavor and juicy texture that balances the rich cream cheese filling perfectly.
- Store the cheesecake bites in a single layer first so the strawberry coating keeps its crunchy texture longer.
Storage: Store the cheesecake bites in an airtight container inside the refrigerator and meanwhile keep them chilled until serving time for the best creamy texture. Place parchment paper between layers if stacking the bites and meanwhile this helps prevent the crunchy strawberry coating from sticking together. For longer freshness keep the cheesecake bites away from excess moisture and meanwhile avoid storing sliced strawberries directly on top of the bites. These cheesecake bites can also be frozen in a sealed container and meanwhile thawed slightly before serving for a colder firmer dessert texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cheesecake bites
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg