Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites

 

Makes about 8 bites

 

🧾 Ingredients:

 

4 oz (half block) cream cheese, softened

 

2 tbsp powdered sugar

 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

 

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks

 

1/4 cup crushed Golden Oreos

 

1/4 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries (or strawberry Jell-O powder mix for coating)

 

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

 

1. Make the Filling:

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

 

2. Fold in the Cream:

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.

 

3. Chill the Mixture:

Refrigerate the mixture for 30–45 minutes, or until firm enough to scoop and roll.

 

4. Form the Bites:

Scoop the mixture using a small cookie scoop or spoon and roll into bite-sized balls.

 

5. Make the Crunch Coating:

In a shallow bowl, mix crushed Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries (or Jell-O powder) together.

 

6. Coat the Bites:

Roll each cheesecake bite in the strawberry crunch coating until fully covered.

 

7. Chill Before Serving:

Refrigerate the bites for another 15–30 minutes to set before serving.