WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
• Fresh strawberry flavor in every single bite
• No-bake, quick assembly for busy days
• Light, creamy bites – see no-bake cheesecake cups
QUICK OVERVIEW
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
• Total time: 2 hours 20 minutes
• Yield/servings: About 12 bites
• Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
• 1 cup freeze-dried strawberry pieces
• Additional strawberries for garnish
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a lined cupcake or mini cheesecake pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the pureed strawberries until well combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust in each cup.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
- Read a cookie variation here: strawberry cheesecake cookies
- Garnish with additional fresh strawberries before serving.
SERVING IDEAS
• Serve on a pretty platter for parties.
• Top with extra crushed graham for crunch.
• Pair with a cup of hot coffee.
• Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
HOW TO STORE
• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 1 month, thaw overnight in fridge.
• Reheat/serve: Serve chilled or let sit 10 minutes at room temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Crust too loose: Press crust firmly and chill longer.
• Filling too soft: Chill longer to set.
• Whipped cream weepy: Use very cold cream and bowl.
• Strawberry color dull: Use fresh puree for best color.
• Bites stick to pan: Line cups with liners before pressing crust.
FAQ
• Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Thaw and drain well before pureeing.
• Q: Can I make these ahead?
A: Yes, make 1-2 days ahead and keep chilled.
• Q: Can I skip the freeze-dried topping?
A: Yes, use fresh berries or crushed cookies instead.
• Q: Are these kid-friendly? (optional)
A: Yes, they are mild and sweet for kids.
• For a similar crunch version, see No-Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake • Sunday Table.
• For another take on the topping, check Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake – CincyShopper.
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delicious and easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberry pieces
- Additional strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a lined cupcake or mini cheesecake pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the pureed strawberries until well combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust in each cup.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with additional fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
