Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy cheesecake bites coated in a crunchy golden Oreo and strawberry mix, chilled for a perfect cool treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crunch Coating
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29 crushed Golden Oreo cookies (approx. 1 cup crumbs)
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3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
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3 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
→ Cheesecake Filling
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227 grams (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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240 ml (1 cup) heavy whipping cream, cold
# Steps to Follow:
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In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Golden Oreos and strawberry gelatin powder. Stir in melted butter and mix with a fork until mixture resembles wet sand and clumps slightly.
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Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy and light. Add vanilla extract and sifted powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and lump-free.
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In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring cream holds shape without graininess.
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Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using broad sweeping motions to preserve airiness. Scoop bite-sized balls with a cookie scoop or hands onto a lined baking sheet.
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Freeze shaped cheesecake balls for 20 to 30 minutes until firm but not fully frozen to facilitate coating.
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Roll each cheesecake ball in the crunchy coating, pressing gently to ensure even coverage. Place coated bites on baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chilling the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream promotes faster stiff peaks.
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Crushing cookies in a food processor yields finer, more even crumbs.
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Roll balls while slightly chilled to help coating adhere better.