Creamy Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
These creamy, bite-sized frozen strawberry cheesecake treats are dipped in rich chocolate for a quick, easy, and indulgent homemade dessert perfect for parties or a refreshing summer snack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 medium fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and dried
- 8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces (170g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and dry about 20 medium strawberries. Pat dry thoroughly so the chocolate sticks well later.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, keeping the filling light and creamy without overmixing.
- Assemble the bites: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into mini silicone molds or lined mini muffin cups. Press a strawberry firmly into each, tip down, so the filling surrounds it evenly.
- Freeze the bites for at least 2 hours or until fully firm.
- Melt the chocolate: Use a double boiler or microwave to melt 6 ounces of chocolate with 1 teaspoon coconut oil, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip the frozen cheesecake bites fully into the melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment paper.
- Set the chocolate by placing the dipped bites back into the freezer or fridge until the chocolate shell hardens completely, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
Notes
Pat strawberries dry thoroughly to ensure chocolate adheres well. Use softened but not melted cream cheese for best texture. Whip cream to soft peaks to keep filling light. Melt chocolate slowly to avoid burning. Dip bites only when fully frozen to prevent cracking chocolate. Reheat chocolate gently if it thickens during dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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