Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy cheesecake bites with a sweet golden oreo and strawberry crunch coating for easy enjoyment.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crunch Coating

01 - 15 Golden Oreo cookies, crushed
02 - 1 tablespoon strawberry gelatin powder
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 225 grams (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened
05 - 100 grams (3/4 cup) powdered sugar, sifted
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 240 ml (1 cup) cold heavy whipping cream

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Golden Oreos with strawberry gelatin powder, then stir in melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand and clumps slightly.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy, then incorporate vanilla extract and sifted powdered sugar until smooth and lump-free.
03 - In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring the cream holds its shape without graininess.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using broad strokes to maintain airiness, then scoop into bite-sized balls and place on a lined tray.
05 - Freeze shaped balls for 20–30 minutes until firm but not frozen solid, preparing them for coating.
06 - Roll each cheesecake ball in the crunch coating, pressing gently to adhere evenly, then return to the tray and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Chill mixing bowl and beaters prior to whipping cream to achieve stiff peaks faster.
02 - Use a food processor for uniform cookie crumbs in the crunch coating.
03 - Roll bites while slightly chilled to enhance coating adhesion.