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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites

These delightful Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites combine rich cheesecake and fresh strawberries in a bite-sized treat, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Reserve some for topping.
Topping
  • 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
  3. Press about a teaspoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a crust.
Making the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Stir half of the chopped strawberries into the cheesecake batter.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crusts, filling each about three-quarters full.
  2. Sprinkle the crispy rice cereal and remaining strawberries on top of each cheesecake bite.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set before serving.

Notes

These cheesecake bites can be garnished with chocolate sauce or served with vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.