Description
If you love strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, these no-bake cheesecake bites are going to be your new obsession! They’re creamy, crunchy, fruity, and super easy to make — no oven, no stress. With just a few common ingredients and a little chill time, you’ll have a fun, crowd-pleasing dessert that looks adorable and tastes even better.
Ingredients
Crust
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
Strawberry Crunch Topping
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1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
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1/2 cup crushed golden Oreos or vanilla cookies
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2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
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Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
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Line a mini muffin tin with paper or silicone liners.
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Press about 1 teaspoon of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each cup.
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Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy.
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
3. Assemble
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Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts, filling each cup almost to the top.
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Chill for at least 2 hours, or ideally 4 hours, until firm.
4. Make the Strawberry Crunch
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Mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed cookies, and melted butter until crumbly.
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Just before serving, sprinkle generously over each cheesecake bite and press lightly so it sticks.
Notes
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Soft cream cheese = smooth filling. Let it sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes before mixing.
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Don’t rush the chilling time. It’s what helps the bites hold their shape.
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Make ahead! These keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days (topping may soften slightly).
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Crumb too dry? Add an extra 1/2 tablespoon of melted butter.
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Want to swap flavors? Freeze-dried blueberries or raspberries work great too.