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🍓 Mini Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

• 10 to 12 Golden Oreos, crushed
• 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Optional Garnish:

• Whipped cream
• Sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
3. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
4. Press 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each liner.
5. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Add sour cream, egg, and vanilla; beat until combined.
3. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.

Bake the Cheesecake Bites:

1. Spoon filling over each crust, almost to the top.
2. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
3. Let cool in the tin at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

1. In a bowl, mix crushed Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until crumbly.

Assemble and Garnish:

1. Once chilled, top each cheesecake bite with strawberry crunch topping.
2. Optional: Add whipped cream and a slice of fresh strawberry.

Nutrition & Serving Info:

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 24 mini cheesecakes

Per Serving: Approximately 160 kcal