Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Bites pack the creamy richness of classic cheesecake into perfectly portioned, poppable treats. Blending sweet fresh strawberries, a velvety cream cheese filling, and a crunchy graham cracker crust, these mini desserts are ideal for parties, gatherings, or a quick sweet fix. They’re easy to make, no-bake friendly, and customizable—guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
For the cream cheese filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional for brightness)
For the strawberry layer or garnish:
1½ pounds fresh strawberries (about 24)
2 tablespoons sugar
Optional: mint leaves or melted chocolate for garnish
For the graham cracker coating/crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
Prep crust or coating:
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Stir until the texture resembles wet sand. Chill or pre-bake as desired.Make cream cheese filling:
Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix in sour cream and optional lemon juice. Chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes.Prepare strawberries (if used whole):
Wash and hull strawberries. Pat dry. You may hollow them slightly for filling or slice them to layer.Assemble bites (2 methods):
Classic method: Pipe or spoon cheesecake filling into halved or hollowed strawberries, top with glaze, and roll in graham cracker crumbs.
Ball method: Roll filling into 1-inch balls. Chill for 15 minutes. Dip into strawberry glaze, then coat in crumbs.
Chill bites: Refrigerate assembled bites for at least 1 hour to set properly. Serve chilled and garnish with strawberry slices, mint, or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
Refrigerate bites well before serving to hold their shape.
You can freeze bites in a single layer, then transfer to an airtight container for longer storage.
Great for customizing with other fruits or chocolate coatings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (optional for crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake (with optional baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake bites, no-bake cheesecake, mini desserts, party snacks, cream cheese desserts