Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake bites deliver pure dessert bliss in miniature form. Creamy Philadelphia cream cheese mingles with fresh strawberries, creating irresistible bite-sized treats perfect for summer gatherings or intimate celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries:
- 20 large fresh strawberries
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Garnish and Coating:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 12 tablespoons melted chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by thoroughly rinsing them under cool water and gently patting dry with a clean kitchen towel. Using a small paring knife, carefully remove the leafy green tops and create a hollow cavity in each strawberry, ensuring enough space for the creamy filling.
- Create a smooth cheesecake mixture by vigorously whisking cream cheese until completely soft and free of lumps. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a hint of lemon juice, blending until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Transfer the creamy filling into a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Carefully pipe the mixture into each strawberry, creating elegant swirls that generously fill the fruit’s interior without overflowing.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling finely crushed graham cracker crumbs over the filled strawberries, providing a delightful textural contrast to the smooth filling.
- For an elegant touch, melt chocolate and delicately drizzle it across the tops of the strawberry bites, creating artistic patterns that add visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the completed strawberry cheesecake bites for approximately 20 minutes, allowing the filling to set and the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled as an elegant and refreshing dessert perfect for any gathering.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm strawberries with smooth surfaces to ensure the best texture and flavor for your cheesecake bites.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling that pipes easily into the strawberries.
- Pat strawberries completely dry after washing to prevent excess moisture from making the filling runny or soggy.
- Opt for a sharp, small spoon or melon baller when hollowing out strawberries to create clean, precise centers without damaging the fruit.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding different extracts like almond or coconut to the cheesecake filling for a unique twist.
- Keep cheesecake bites chilled until serving to maintain their structure and prevent the filling from becoming too soft.
- For a gluten-free option, replace graham cracker crumbs with crushed nuts or gluten-free cookie crumbs as a topping.
- Prepare these bites just before serving to ensure maximum freshness and prevent strawberries from becoming watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg