🍓 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites

🛒 Ingredients

Cheesecake filling:

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)

Crunch coating:

• 1 cup crushed golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreo)
• ½ cup crushed strawberry-flavored cookies or freeze-dried strawberries
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Optional coating:

• 1½ cups white chocolate chips (melted)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the filling
   • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
   • Fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy.
2. Form the bites
   • Scoop small portions and roll into balls.
   • Place on a tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Freeze
   • Freeze for 1–2 hours until firm (this makes coating easier).
4. Prepare the crunch
   • Mix crushed golden cookies, strawberry crumbs, and melted butter.
5. Coat the bites
   • Optional: Dip each frozen bite in melted white chocolate.
   • Roll immediately in the strawberry crunch mixture to coat.
6. Set & serve
   • Let them set in the fridge until ready to serve.

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💡 Tips

• Skip white chocolate for a lighter version—just roll in crunch
• Add a strawberry center (jam or fresh piece) for surprise filling 🍓
• Keep refrigerated until serving for best texture