Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites (Print Version)
Creamy cheesecake bites with strawberry crunch and a buttery Golden Oreo base for sweet snacking.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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2 cups Golden Oreo cookies, finely crushed (approximately 20 cookies)
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Cheesecake Filling
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16 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
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1 cup fresh strawberries, diced or 1/4 cup strawberry puree
→ Strawberry Crunch Topping
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20 Golden Oreo cookies, finely crushed
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1 box (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin mix or an equivalent amount of freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Garnish (optional)
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Fresh strawberries, halved
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Whipped cream
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White chocolate drizzle
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) if baking crust. Set out mini cupcake liners or silicone molds.
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Blend 2 cups Golden Oreo crumbs with 5 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
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Firmly press the mixture into the base of each liner or mold. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or chill for 30 minutes for a no-bake version. Cool completely.
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Beat softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Incorporate sour cream, eggs one at a time, vanilla, and optional lemon juice; mix just until combined.
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Gently fold in diced strawberries or strawberry puree until evenly distributed.
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Spoon filling over cooled crusts, nearly reaching the top. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 20–25 minutes, until centers are set with a slight jiggle.
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Allow cheesecake bites to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Combine 20 crushed Golden Oreos, strawberry gelatin powder or freeze-dried strawberry crumbs, and 4 tablespoons melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
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Spread mixture onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes or let set at room temperature; allow to cool before crumbling.
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Remove chilled cheesecake bites from liners. Coat each generously with prepared strawberry crunch topping.
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Adorn with whipped cream, fresh strawberry halves, or a drizzle of white chocolate as desired before serving.
# Notes:
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For clean edges, freeze bites for 30 minutes before coating in strawberry crunch and garnishing.