Description
Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake Crunch Bites blend creamy cheesecake with sweet strawberry essence and crispy graham cracker texture. Rich layers of flavor promise a delightful dessert experience that melts perfectly on your palate, satisfying sweet cravings with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 pint (about 250 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (120 grams) crushed vanilla sandwich cookies
- ½ cup (60 grams) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract (optional)
Binding and Base Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Vigorously whip softened cream cheese using a hand mixer until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract into the cream cheese mixture.
- Continue blending until the filling transforms into a luxuriously light and airy texture.
- Transfer the prepared mixture to the refrigerator, allowing it to cool and slightly firm up for optimal piping and shaping.
- The chilled filling will provide a stable base for creating delicate and decadent strawberry cheesecake crunch bites.
Notes
- Select room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest, lump-free texture that blends effortlessly.
- Chill the cheesecake mixture thoroughly to help it set and develop a richer, more intense flavor profile.
- Experiment with different fruit extracts like raspberry or peach to create unique variations of this delightful dessert bite.
- Opt for Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to heavy cream for a lighter, tangier cheesecake filling that still maintains a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg