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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

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These no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites are creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced with fresh strawberries and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Ideal for quick, fuss-free summer snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
  • 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 pint (about 12 medium) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine finely crushed graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed (about 5 minutes).
  2. Spoon about 1 tablespoon (15g) of crust mixture into each cup of a mini muffin tin or silicone molds. Press firmly and evenly along the bottom (about 10 minutes).
  3. Chill the crust-lined molds in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to set.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes with electric mixer).
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks (3-5 minutes on medium-high speed).
  6. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep filling light and airy (about 2 minutes).
  7. Spoon or pipe cheesecake filling evenly into each crust-lined mold, filling to the top or slightly over (about 10 minutes).
  8. Top each cheesecake bite with a halved fresh strawberry, cut side down, pressing gently to stick. Add a mint leaf if desired.
  9. Refrigerate cheesecake bites for at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor.
  10. Carefully pop cheesecake bites out of molds and serve chilled. Best enjoyed within 2 days.

Notes

If crust is crumbly, add more melted butter one teaspoon at a time. Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing. Whip cream to soft peaks only to avoid grainy texture. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Chill bites for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. Can freeze assembled bites up to 1 month; thaw in fridge before serving.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake bites, summer snacks, easy dessert, no oven dessert, quick cheesecake, graham cracker crust

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