If you love creamy cheesecake and that classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bar topping, you need these strawberry crunch cheesecake bites in your life. They’re bite-sized, bursting with strawberry flavor, and topped with the most delicious crunchy crumble.
Each mini cheesecake starts with a buttery Golden Oreo crust, followed by a layer of sweet strawberry filling and a layer of creamy cheesecake. They’re baked in a mini muffin pan for the perfect bite-size treat, then topped with whipped cream and a buttery strawberry crunch topping.
If you love fruity cheesecake desserts like this, you might also enjoy recipes like these raspberry cheesecake bars or bright and creamy mini lemon cheesecakes.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect bite-sized desserts
- Creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberry filling
- Buttery Golden Oreo crust
- Classic strawberry crunch topping
- Perfect for parties and gatherings
Key Ingredients
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
- Fresh Strawberries: They provide the bright, fruity flavor and create the sweet-tart strawberry layer that balances the richness of the cheesecake.
- Cream Cheese: The base of the cheesecake filling, giving the dessert its smooth, rich, and creamy texture.
- Eggs: Help the cheesecake filling set while baking so it becomes firm yet creamy.
- Golden Oreo Cookies: Used for both the crust and the crunchy topping, adding sweetness, vanilla flavor, and texture contrast.
- Sugar: Sweetens the strawberry filling and the cheesecake layer while balancing the fruit’s tartness.
- Butter: Binds the cookie crumbs together for the crust and topping while adding richness.
Variations
- Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bites: Add diced strawberries on top of the whipped cream for extra strawberry flavor.
- Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Bites: Use chocolate sandwich cookies instead of Golden Oreos for the crust.
- Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Bites: Add a pinch of lemon zest to the cheesecake filling for a bright citrus flavor.
- Mixed Berry Cheesecake Bites: Use raspberries or blueberries in place of the strawberries for a berry twist.
How to Make Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites
Step 1: Crush the Oreos in a food processor and mix them with the remaining topping ingredients.
Step 2: Spread onto a prepared baking sheet and bake until golden. Set aside.
Step 3: Bring the strawberry filling ingredients to a boil and cook until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Step 4: Finely crush Oreos in a food processor and mix them with the remaining crust ingredients.
Step 5: Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a prepared mini muffin tin. Bake until golden. Set aside.
Step 6: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then beat in the remaining cheesecake ingredients.
Step 7: Add the strawberry filling to the crusts, then the cheesecake batter. Then, bake until set but slightly jiggly. Chill.
Step 8: Beat the heavy cream until thickened. Then, beat in half the powdered sugar. Beat in the remaining sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Top the cheesecakes with whipped cream and strawberry crunch topping.
Expert Tips
- Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Room temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly and prevents lumps.
- Don’t Overbake: The cheesecake filling should be just set.
- Let Them Cool Completely: Cooling helps the cheesecakes firm up and hold their shape.
- Use Fresh Strawberries: Fresh strawberries give the filling the best flavor and texture.
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites FAQs
Yes! These strawberry crunch cheesecake bites are great for making ahead. You can prepare them up to 24 hours in advance and store them in the refrigerator. For the best texture, add the whipped cream and strawberry crunch topping right before serving.
Yes, frozen strawberries can be used. Be sure to thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before cooking them down into the strawberry filling so it thickens properly.
Be sure to spray the mini muffin pan well with non-stick cooking spray before adding the crust. You can also use mini cupcake liners to make removal even easier.
The cheesecake bites are ready when the centers are set but still slightly soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Yes. If you don’t have Golden Oreos, you can use graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or shortbread cookies. Each one gives the crust a slightly different flavor.
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. For the best texture, store the strawberry crunch topping separately and add it when serving.
These mini cheesecakes freeze very well. Store them in a freezer-safe container for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
Strawberry Crunch
- 10 golden Oreos
- 3 ounce strawberry instant gelatin mix, use ½ of the box
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounce cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust
- 25 Golden Oreos
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup cold heavy whipped cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside
Strawberry Crunch
- In a food processor, pulse 10 Oreos until coarsely crushed.
- In a bowl add the crushed Oreos, and mix in the strawberry gelatin.
- Melt butter, and pour into the crushed Oreos mixture, and mix until incorporated.
- Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
Strawberry Filling
- Add ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let boil until thick. Remove from heat and let cool.
Cookie Crust
- In a food processor, pulse 25 Oreos until finely crushed and then add to a medium bowl.
- Add melted butter to the cookie mixture. Stir to combine.
- Add enough cookie mixture to fill the bottom, and up the sides, of each space.
- Bake for 6 minutes at 350.
Cheesecake Filling
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
Assemble the Mini Cheesecakes
- Add 1 teaspoon of strawberry filling on top of the baked cookie crusts.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling on top of the strawberry filling.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until cheesecake filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and remove the mini cheesecakes from the pan, place on a wire rack, and let cool.
Homemade Whipped Cream
- In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream until thickened.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and beat for another 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until stiff peaks form.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Top each mini cheesecake bite with piped whipped cream and strawberry crunch topping.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Room temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly and prevents lumps.
- Don’t Overbake: The cheesecake filling should be just set.
- Let Them Cool Completely: Cooling helps the cheesecakes firm up and hold their shape.
- Use Fresh Strawberries: Fresh strawberries give the filling the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
These crunch, cheesecake bites turned out, so delicious! Reminds me of my favorite summer strawberry ice cream treat. Can’t wait to make them again!
Creamy with that crunchy topping is such a good combo. They disappeared fast!
These were so delicious! I love the combination of strawberries and golden oreos…perfect match!
These were a huge hit! That signature strawberry crunch on the outside was perfect against the creamy cheesecake—they were so easy to serve and disappeared fast.
Fantastic. They look so fancy, but they’re so easy. These are great.
I love the cute look combined with the decadent flavor. Great treat!