Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
These no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites feature fresh strawberries filled with fluffy whipped cream and topped with graham cracker crumbs for a light, easy, and delicious dessert.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl chilled for whipping cream
- 1 piping bag or zip-top bag with corner snipped
- 1 small spoon or paring knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh large strawberries
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup finely crushed graham crackers
- Optional: 2 tbsp softened cream cheese
Instructions
- Wash and dry strawberries, remove stems, then slice each strawberry in half lengthwise.
- Carefully hollow out the center of each strawberry half using a small spoon or paring knife.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- For cheesecake flavor, fold in softened cream cheese and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Transfer whipped cream mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a snipped corner.
- Pipe a soft swirl of whipped cream onto each hollowed strawberry half.
- Sprinkle crushed graham cracker crumbs over the whipped cream on each strawberry.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up the cream slightly.
Notes
- Use large strawberries for easier filling.
- Dry strawberries well to prevent cream from sliding.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Keep refrigerated until serving for best texture.