Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberry Bites Recipe
Delightful and easy-to-make Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberry Bites combine creamy chocolate cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries, creating a perfect bite-sized dessert. Ideal for parties or a sweet snack, these no-bake treats offer a rich, chocolatey flavor balanced by the freshness of juicy strawberries and a crunchy mini chocolate chip garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Strawberries
- 12 large fresh strawberries
Garnish
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until well-combined. Beat in the vanilla extract to infuse the mixture with flavor.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly before adding it to the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and beat first on low speed until just combined, then increase to high speed until the filling is smooth and creamy. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the filling set.
- Prepare Strawberries: While the filling chills, wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Slice each strawberry in half lengthwise through the stem, keeping the stem intact. Carefully hollow out the center of each strawberry half using a small spoon or strawberry huller, avoiding puncturing through to the base.
- Fill Strawberries: Transfer the chilled cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a decorating tip, or use a resealable plastic bag with a small corner snipped off. Pipe the filling generously into each hollowed strawberry half.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of the filled strawberries for added texture and decoration. Keep the filled strawberries refrigerated until ready to serve. For best taste and texture, fill strawberries shortly before serving and consume within 2 hours.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Do not over-hollow the strawberries to prevent leakage of filling.
- Filling the strawberries right before serving helps maintain freshness and texture.
- These bites are ideal served chilled and should be consumed within 2 hours of filling.
