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Refreshing Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

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These frozen strawberry cheesecake bites are a quick, easy, and refreshing summer dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling, a crumbly graham cracker crust, and fresh strawberry topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 90g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (about 40g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml), cold
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced (about 225g)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand, about 3 minutes. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your mini muffin tin or silicone molds to form a thin, even layer. Chill in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed. Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
  3. Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip.
  4. Combine filling and cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until no white streaks remain.
  5. Fill the molds: Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts, filling each cavity almost to the top. Smooth the surface.
  6. Prepare the strawberries: Toss diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  7. Add strawberry topping: Spoon the macerated strawberries over each cheesecake bite.
  8. Freeze: Cover the tray with plastic wrap or place molds in an airtight container. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
  9. Serve: Pop the cheesecake bites out of the molds and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks only to keep filling light. Chill crust before adding filling to prevent sogginess. Let bites thaw 5 minutes before serving for easier eating. If bites are hard to remove, dip mold bottom briefly in warm water.

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