Step 1 – Prepare the Base
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and look like damp sand.
- Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners (this makes removal easy).
- Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into each liner and press down firmly using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
Step 2 – Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, keeping the texture light and airy.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly into the chilled crusts.
Step 3 – Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- In a food processor, pulse the golden sandwich cookies and freeze-dried strawberries until you have fine crumbs with a slightly chunky texture.
- Pour the crumbs into a bowl and mix in the melted butter until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the strawberry crunch generously over the cheesecake bites, pressing gently so it sticks.
Step 4 – Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours so they firm up.
- Before serving, optionally top each bite with fresh strawberry slices or a small swirl of whipped cream.
- Peel away the paper liners and enjoy the perfect blend of creamy, fruity, and crunchy in every bite.
Pro Tips for the Best Results
- Freeze for a firmer texture: If you like your bites extra chilled and sliceable, pop them in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving.
- Don’t skip the freeze-dried strawberries: They give that concentrated strawberry flavor and vibrant pink color.
- For a twist, swap out the strawberries for freeze-dried raspberries or blueberries.
Why You’ll Love These Cheesecake Bites
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites capture the flavor of your favorite strawberry shortcake ice cream bar but in creamy, bite-sized cheesecake form. They’re easy to make, visually stunning, and travel well—making them ideal for potlucks, birthdays, or just a sweet treat for yourself.
If you’d like, I can also make a short viral-style TikTok recipe script for this so it’s perfect for video sharing. That would make it much more clickable and shareable online.
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