Description
Miniature Strawberry Cheesecake Bites bring classic dessert magic into perfect bite-sized portions. Creamy cheesecake nestled on a graham cracker base gets topped with fresh strawberries, creating an irresistible treat sweet lovers will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 16 large fresh strawberries
Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Meticulously rinse and thoroughly pat dry each strawberry, ensuring complete moisture removal.
- Skillfully slice off strawberry tops using a sharp paring knife, creating a flat surface for stability.
- Carefully excavate the strawberry’s interior using a small precision tool, creating a delicate hollow space for filling.
- In a mixing vessel, whip cream cheese until silky smooth, incorporating powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract with gentle, consistent strokes.
- Transfer the luxurious cheesecake mixture into a piping bag or utilize a small spoon to elegantly fill each strawberry’s carved center.
- Delicately dust the filled strawberries with finely crushed graham cracker fragments, adding textural complexity and nostalgic cheesecake essence.
- For enhanced indulgence, consider adorning each bite with a cloud-like dollop of whipped cream or a sophisticated chocolate drizzle.
- Chill the prepared strawberry bites in a refrigerated environment to maintain optimal texture and flavor integrity.
- Serve these elegant, bite-sized delicacies immediately or store briefly to preserve their pristine presentation and delectable quality.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm strawberries with vibrant red color to ensure the best flavor and texture for your cheesecake bites.
- Pat strawberries completely dry after washing to prevent excess moisture from making the filling soggy.
- Use a piping bag or zip-lock bag with corner snipped for precise and neat cheesecake filling.
- Chill the filled strawberries for at least 30 minutes to help the filling set and enhance the flavor combination.
- For gluten-free option, replace graham cracker crumbs with crushed gluten-free cookies or toasted almond meal.
- Keep strawberries refrigerated and consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness and taste.
- Create flavor variations by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or a hint of cinnamon to the cheesecake mixture.
- Make ahead by preparing filling and hollowing strawberries separately, then assembling just before serving to maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg