Strawberry Cheesecake Bites: A Quick and Easy Delight

Craving the rich, creamy flavor of cheesecake but short on time? These Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are the perfect solution.

Combining the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a velvety cheesecake filling and a touch of chocolate, these bite-sized treats are as delightful as they are easy to make.

Why Strawberry Cheesecake Bites?

Cheesecake is a classic dessert that requires time and patience. But what if you could enjoy that same indulgent flavor without all the fuss?

These Strawberry Cheesecake Bites offer all the goodness of cheesecake in a fraction of the time.

Fresh strawberries take center stage, filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with a chocolate drizzle. It’s the perfect dessert for busy days or impromptu gatherings.

Ingredients for Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

• Strawberries: Opt for larger, fresh strawberries like Albions for their uniform shape and vibrant color.
• Cream Cheese: Softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
• Confectioners’ Sugar: Adds sweetness and stability to the filling.
• Chocolate Chips: Semisweet is recommended, but feel free to experiment with other types.
• Graham Cracker Crumbs: Optional, but adds an authentic cheesecake touch.

Directions

Step 1: Make the Filling

Using a handheld mixer or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and extract until smooth. If the confectioners’ sugar is clumpy, sift it through a sieve before adding it to the mix.

Step 2: Fill the Strawberries

Remove the stems from the strawberries. Use a paring knife or small melon baller to cut a 1-inch-deep opening in the stem side of the strawberries.

Pipe or spoon the cream cheese mixture into the openings. Place the filled strawberries on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.

Editor’s Tip: For easy filling, place the piping bag inside a tall glass and fold the bag over the glass to create room for the filling. If you don’t have a piping bag, use a plastic bag or two spoons.

Step 3: Drizzle with Chocolate

In a microwave or double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring until smooth.

Remove from the heat and immediately drizzle the chocolate over the strawberries. If desired, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate until set.

Recipe Variations

1. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

For extra chocolate goodness, skip the drizzle and dip the strawberries instead.

Fill the strawberries as usual, then hold each one at the filled end and dip the bottom half into the warmed chocolate.

Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing it on the waxed baking sheet to set.

2. Different Types of Chocolate

Experiment with bittersweet, dark, white, or even strawberry chocolate for a unique twist on your Strawberry Cheesecake Bites.

3. Alternative Filling Methods

For strawberries that stand up on their own, remove the stem, set them on their flat side, and cut a small “X” in the tip of the berry. Open the “X” and fill with the cream cheese mixture.

Alternatively, use a drinking straw to push up through the bottom of the berry and through the top.

How to Store Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Store these delightful bites in the fridge. You can store them fully filled and drizzled with chocolate or keep your prepped strawberries and cream cheese filling separately. Either way, they can be stored in the fridge for up to one day.

Can You Make Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Ahead of Time?

While Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are best enjoyed fresh, you can make the components ahead of time and store them separately.

Prep and store the strawberries in an airtight container in the fridge for one day.

Store the cream cheese filling in a separate container.

If you need to make them in advance, prep the berries, fill them, drizzle with chocolate, and store in the refrigerator for no more than one day.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Tips

How to Clean Strawberries

Before cutting into your strawberries, ensure they’re clean. Rinsing them in cold water generally does the trick.

Easiest Way to Scoop the Strawberries

Use a paring knife to cut the stem off the bigger part of the berry and scoop out the inside. If you don’t have a paring knife, a small spoon or melon baller will work just as well. Save the strawberry remnants for smoothies!

Enjoy these quick and easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites—the perfect blend of fresh strawberries, creamy cheesecake, and a touch of chocolate.

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