Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Bites (Printable version)
Creamy cheesecake centers with fresh strawberries wrapped in smooth chocolate for elegant, bite-sized indulgence.
# List of ingredients:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Strawberries
05 - 12 large fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
→ Chocolate Coating
06 - 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
07 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract in medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream and continue beating until mixture becomes light and fluffy.
02 - Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dollop of cheesecake filling onto each strawberry half using small spoon or piping bag. Sandwich halves together to form bite-sized treats.
03 - Transfer filled strawberries to freezer for 30 minutes until filling firms up completely.
04 - Combine chopped chocolate and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until mixture achieves smooth consistency.
05 - Dip each chilled strawberry cheesecake bite into melted chocolate using fork to ensure even coating. Return coated bites to parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Refrigerate bites for minimum 30 minutes or until chocolate completely sets. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
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- These bites deliver all the luxury of a full cheesecake with zero baking time and cleanup that takes minutes
- The creamy cheesecake center against cold fresh strawberry creates that perfect sweet tangy contrast people cant stop talking about
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- Rushing the freezing step results in cheesecake filling sliding off the strawberries or melting into the chocolate
- Watery strawberries from improper storage will seize your chocolate instantly so pat them dry before filling
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- A tiny pinch of sea salt in the melted chocolate creates this sophisticated salted chocolate effect that makes people wonder what your secret ingredient is
- Work quickly once the chocolate is melted since it starts thickening as it cools and becomes harder to dip evenly