Description
Delight in these White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Bites, a luscious no-bake dessert that combines a crunchy graham cracker crust with a creamy white chocolate and strawberry cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home, these bite-sized cheesecakes are easy to prepare and beautifully topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Topping
- 12 small whole strawberries (for topping)
- Optional: extra melted white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture firmly into the bottom of each cup in a lined mini muffin tin or silicone mold. Chill the crusts in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate white chocolate and strawberries: Fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until it’s smooth and unified. Gently stir in the finely diced fresh strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Assemble the cheesecake bites: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled graham cracker crusts, filling each mold cup. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon to create an even surface.
- Add toppings and chill: Place one small whole strawberry or a strawberry slice on top of each cheesecake bite. Refrigerate the assembled bites for at least 2 hours, allowing them to set properly.
- Optional drizzle and serve: Before serving, drizzle extra melted white chocolate over the cheesecake bites for added elegance and flavor, if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- These no-bake cheesecake bites are ideal for parties, Valentine’s Day, or anytime you want a quick, delicious dessert.
- You can freeze the cheesecake bites for longer storage; thaw slightly before serving to retain texture and flavor.
- Use silicone molds for easy removal of each bite without sticking.
- If white chocolate is too thick when melting, add a small amount of cream or milk to achieve a smoother consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with reduced-fat cream cheese.
