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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

Creamy, tangy no-bake cheesecake balls coated in a buttery, pink strawberry Oreo crunch. Five ingredients, no oven, and dangerously addictive. Perfect for parties, gifting, or sneaking straight from the fridge.


  • Total Time45 minutes
  • Yield20 bites 1x

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, full-fat preferred (or reduced-fat as an alternative)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, well-chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, adjustable to taste

Crunch Coating

  • 1 package Golden Oreos, crushed (or substitute with vanilla wafers or graham crackers)
  • 1 package strawberry gelatin powder (or use crushed freeze-dried strawberries as a natural alternative)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted melted butter

Instructions

  1. Make the Crunch Coating: In a bowl, combine crushed Golden Oreos and strawberry gelatin powder. Pour in melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles wet sand — crumbly yet cohesive when pressed. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add pure vanilla extract and powdered sugar, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
  3. Scoop and Freeze: Using a cookie scoop or hands, portion the cheesecake mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
  4. Coat in Crunch: Roll each frozen cheesecake ball in the Oreo crunch coating, pressing gently to ensure thorough sticking.
  5. Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For best results, ensure heavy cream and mixing bowl are well-chilled before whipping. Soften cream cheese to room temperature for a lump-free filling. Crush Oreos to textured crumbs, not fine powder, for the best crunch. These can also be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks — let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving. For a natural alternative, substitute gelatin powder with crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 11
  • Sodium: 110
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 40