Description
These Crunch Cheesecake Bites are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling and a crunchy strawberry topping. Perfectly portioned into bite-sized squares, they offer a refreshing and flavorful treat that’s easy to prepare and great for entertaining or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Topping
- 1/2 cup strawberry crunch topping (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes until set, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined and smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping and diced fresh strawberries, ensuring the mixture is evenly blended without deflating the whipped topping.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust in the baking dish. Once spread out smoothly, sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping evenly over the surface for added texture and flavor.
- Chill the cheesecake: Cover the assembled cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to firm up for easier cutting.
- Serve: After chilling, carefully lift the cheesecake out of the baking dish by using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 16 bite-sized squares. Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- You can make your own strawberry crunch topping by mixing crushed freeze-dried strawberries with crushed graham crackers and a bit of sugar.
- Use parchment paper under the crust in the baking dish to easily lift out the cheesecake.
- Chilling overnight will improve flavor melding and make slicing neater.
- Feel free to substitute fresh strawberries with other fresh berries like blueberries or raspberries for variation.
