Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
These creamy no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites are an easy, 5-ingredient dessert treat with a buttery graham cracker base and a luscious strawberry cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick sweet snack, they come together in minutes with no oven required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 18 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat or reduced-fat)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: extra diced strawberries for garnish
- Optional: 2 oz white chocolate, melted, for drizzle
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated and the texture resembles wet sand.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each cup of a mini muffin tin or silicone mold, pressing down firmly to form the base. Set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, blend cream cheese, diced strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste the filling and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the strawberry cheesecake mixture onto each prepared base, smoothing the tops.
- Cover the tray with plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. For a firmer texture, freeze for 30-40 minutes.
- Once set, gently remove the bites from the tin. Garnish with extra diced strawberries, a drizzle of melted white chocolate, or a mint leaf if desired.
- Serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour with honey. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut oil. Keep ingredients cold for best results. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. Use silicone molds or paper liners for easy removal. Bites can be frozen (without toppings) for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (about 22g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, strawberry, dessert, easy, party, bite-sized, summer, kid-friendly, 5-ingredient