Description
Deliciously creamy and crunchy cheesecake bites with a strawberry twist, perfect for parties or a solo snack.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree or strawberry jam
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or golden Oreos
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup crushed golden Oreos or vanilla wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate or candy melts, melted (optional)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a mini muffin tin or an 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers or golden Oreos with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the muffin cup or pan to create a crust.
- 3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- 4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree or jam until combined.
- 5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
- 6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes for mini bites or 35 to 40 minutes for a larger pan until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- 7. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set properly.
- 8. Mix together crushed golden Oreos, freeze dried strawberries, and melted butter for the topping.
- 9. Remove chilled cheesecake bites and roll or sprinkle each with the strawberry crunch topping.
- 10. Dip in melted white chocolate if desired and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to set.
- 11. Serve and enjoy!