Description
Sweet, creamy “Strawberry Cheesecake Bites” deliver a perfect balance of tangy and rich flavors in adorable mini desserts. Guests will devour these elegant little treats that combine fresh strawberries with silky cream cheese nestled on a buttery graham cracker base.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Garnish and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Melt butter and combine with graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into the prepared pan to create a compact, even crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, mixing thoroughly until the batter achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Fold diced strawberries gently into the cheesecake mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the strawberry-infused cheesecake mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it carefully to ensure an even layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream, creating a smooth drizzle for topping.
- Once chilled, cut into bite-sized squares and garnish with the white chocolate drizzle and fresh strawberry slices.
- Serve cold and enjoy these decadent strawberry cheesecake bites.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing and preventing lumps during preparation.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in the cheesecake bites.
- Gently fold strawberries to maintain their shape and prevent color bleeding into the cheesecake mixture.
- Allow cheesecake to cool completely before cutting to achieve clean, precise edges on the bite-sized squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg