Description
A delightful mini dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling, sweet strawberry flavor, and a crunchy topping. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick indulgence!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
For the Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ½ cup strawberry Jell-O powder
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Strawberry Pink Cream Icing:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream (adjust as needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed (or strawberry syrup)
- Few drops pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Line a mini muffin pan with cupcake liners. Spoon a small amount of the crumb mixture into each liner and press firmly to form the crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the pureed strawberries and flour.
- Bake the Cheesecake Bites:
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust in each liner, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the centers are set.
- Let the bites cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Crunch Topping:
- In a bowl, mix chopped strawberries, Jell-O powder, crushed graham crackers, and melted butter.
- Press a small amount of the crunch mixture onto the tops of the cooled cheesecake bites.
- Make the Icing:
- Beat the softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract. Add pink food coloring if desired.
- Pipe a small swirl of icing on top of each cheesecake bite.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the bites for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or sprinkles, if desired, and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American