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strawberry cheesecake crunch bites
Jemero Carter

Strawberry Cheesecake Crunch Bites

Strawberry Cheesecake Crunch Bites
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • Cream cheese softened – 225 g (8 oz)
  • Powdered sugar – 60 g ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Heavy whipping cream – 120 ml ½ cup, whipped until stiff
Crunch Coating
  • Golden sandwich cookies crushed – 120 g (about 1 cup)
  • Freeze-dried strawberries crushed – 60 g (½ cup)
  • Unsalted butter melted – 30 g (2 tbsp)
Optional Drizzle
  • White chocolate chips – 80 g ½ cup
  • Coconut oil – 1 tsp helps chocolate melt smoothly

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
  4. Chill the filling in the freezer for about 15–20 minutes so it firms slightly for shaping.
  5. Scoop small portions (about 1 inch each) and roll them into balls; place them on the lined tray.
  6. Freeze the shaped balls for 30–45 minutes until firm.
  7. While they chill, mix the crushed cookies and freeze-dried strawberries in a bowl, then stir in melted butter until the crumbs are slightly sticky.
  8. Remove the firm cheesecake balls from the freezer and roll each one in the crunch mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks.
  9. Place coated bites back on the tray and freeze or chill for another 15–20 minutes to set.
  10. If using, melt white chocolate with coconut oil and drizzle over the bites just before serving.

Notes

  • Protein: ~2 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~10 g
  • Fat: ~8 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~5 g
  • Sugar: ~7 g