Irresistible Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Creamy cheesecake bites topped on fresh strawberries and coated in glossy semi-sweet chocolate, perfect for quick party treats that are both indulgent and light.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 medium fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
- 8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (50g) graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces (225g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gently rinse and dry 20 medium strawberries thoroughly; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Fold in 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs gently until evenly mixed; mixture should be thick but pliable.
- Using a small spoon or fingers, press a dollop of filling onto the bottom (stem end) of each strawberry, covering firmly.
- Place assembled strawberries on a lined baking sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes to set the filling.
- Melt 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
- Holding a strawberry by the stem or toothpick, dip it into the melted chocolate, coating all sides; tap off excess chocolate.
- Place dipped strawberries back on parchment paper to set.
- Chill the baking sheet in the fridge for 20-30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm and shiny.
Notes
Dry strawberries completely before dipping to prevent chocolate seizing. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling. Melt chocolate gently to avoid scorching. Chill cheesecake filling before dipping to keep layers distinct. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers; for dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and chocolate with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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