Description
Indulge in these delightful Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake mini bites that burst with a variety of textures and flavors. A creamy cheesecake filling sits atop a crunchy crust, with a sweet strawberry layer and a crunchy topping, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup Golden Oreos or vanilla wafer crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup sour cream
For the Strawberry Layer:
- ¾ cup strawberry preserves or jam
- ½ cup fresh diced strawberries
For the Crunch Topping:
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ½ cup Golden Oreos, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- Make the crust: Mix Golden Oreo crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of each liner to form the crust.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until combined. Spoon batter over each crust.
- Add the strawberry layer: Stir together strawberry preserves and diced strawberries, then spoon over each cheesecake. Swirl gently.
- Bake and chill: Bake for 18-22 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Make the crunch topping: Combine crushed strawberries, Golden Oreos, and melted butter. Top each cheesecake with the mixture.
- Serve: Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- These cheesecake bites can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- Experiment with different types of crunchy toppings for variety.
