Strawberry Cheesecake Square Bites Dipped

🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Square Bites Dipped in White Chocolate 🍰🍫

These delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Square Bites combine creamy strawberry cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, all dipped in smooth white chocolate. They’re perfect for parties, dessert tables, or a fun treat any day!

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup sour cream

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup strawberry puree or strawberry jam

1 cup crushed graham crackers (for the base)

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For Dipping:

2 cups white chocolate chips or white candy melts

1 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil

For Garnish (Optional):

Crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Sprinkles

Directions

1. Prepare the Cheesecake:

Preheat the oven:

Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing for an overhang for easy removal.

Make the crust:

In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the filling.

Make the cheesecake filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree or jam until fully combined.

Bake the cheesecake:

Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled graham cracker crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully chilled.

2. Prepare for Dipping:

Cut into squares:

Once chilled, lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut it into small, bite-sized squares and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Freeze the squares for 30 minutes to firm them up before dipping.

3. Dip in White Chocolate:

Melt the white chocolate:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts with the vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and fully melted.

Dip the cheesecake squares:

Using a fork or skewer, dip each frozen cheesecake square into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Return the dipped squares to the lined baking sheet.

4. Garnish:

Optional toppings:

While the white chocolate is still soft, sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries or decorative sprinkles for an extra touch.

5. Chill:

Refrigerate the dipped cheesecake bites for 10-15 minutes to allow the white chocolate to fully set.

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