Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites (Print-Friendly Format)

Enjoy creamy cheesecake bites with strawberry flavor and a golden crunch, ideal for snacking or celebrations.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Cheesecake Filling

01 - 450 g cream cheese, softened
02 - 100 g granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 120 g sour cream
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 120 g strawberry puree or strawberry jam

→ Crust

07 - 150 g crushed graham crackers or golden Oreo biscuits
08 - 60 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Strawberry Crunch Topping

09 - 100 g crushed golden Oreo or vanilla wafer biscuits
10 - 20 g freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
11 - 40 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Optional Dipping

12 - 260 g white chocolate or candy melts, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 163°C. Line a mini muffin tin or an 8×8-cm baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers or golden Oreo biscuits with melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the base of the prepared baking vessel to create a compact layer. Set aside.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add eggs individually, beating after each addition to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree or jam, blending until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust. For mini muffin tins, fill each cavity about three-quarters full; for a larger pan, spread the filling evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes for mini bites or 35–40 minutes for a larger pan, until centers are set but slightly jiggly. Cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
04 - Combine crushed golden Oreo or vanilla wafer biscuits, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
05 - Once chilled, remove cheesecake from pan or lift out bites. Cut into bite-sized pieces if needed. Coat or sprinkle each cheesecake bite with the prepared strawberry crunch topping, pressing gently so it adheres.
06 - Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Dip each cheesecake bite into the melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate 15–20 minutes until chocolate is set before serving.

# Additional Information:

01 - Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth filling without lumps.
02 - For best results, use finely crushed biscuits for both crust and topping to ensure even texture.
03 - Allow chilling time of at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal structure and flavor.
04 - Homemade strawberry puree from fresh berries enhances flavor and natural sweetness.

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