Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Bites (Printable version)
Creamy strawberry cheesecake balls dipped in smooth chocolate for an elegant, bite-sized treat.
# List of ingredients:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
→ Chocolate Coating
06 - 10 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
07 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Optional Garnish
08 - 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
09 - 2 tbsp white chocolate, melted for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Gently fold diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using a hand mixer.
04 - Carefully fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
05 - Portion mixture into 1-inch balls using a small cookie scoop or spoon. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
06 - Freeze cheesecake balls for at least 1 hour until firm to the touch.
07 - Melt chocolate with coconut oil or butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
08 - Dip each frozen cheesecake bite into melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, allowing excess to drip off.
09 - Place coated bites on parchment-lined sheet. While chocolate is wet, sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
10 - Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour until chocolate is completely set. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They look impressive but secretly require zero baking skills
- The creamy strawberry filling against crisp chocolate is pure dessert magic
02 -
- Frozen cheesecake balls dip much easier than soft ones so do not rush the freezing step
- Work quickly when dipping because warmth from your hands will start melting the filling
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing
- Tap your dipping tool gently to remove excess chocolate