Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites

 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites

 Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed Golden Oreos (or vanilla wafers)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

• 1 cup Golden Oreos, crushed
• ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or strawberry gelatin powder for stronger color)
• 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners (or lightly grease).
3. Mix crushed Golden Oreos with melted butter until combined.
4. Press about 1 tablespoon of mixture firmly into each cavity.
5. Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.

 Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Add sugar and mix until well combined.
3. Add vanilla extract.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix).
5. Fold in sour cream until smooth.

 Bake

1. Spoon cheesecake mixture over the cooled crusts, filling each about ¾ full.
2. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until centers are set.
3. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

 Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping

1. Mix crushed Golden Oreos, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter.
2. Sprinkle generously over chilled cheesecake bites.
3. Gently press topping so it sticks.

 Optional Upgrade

• Add a small dollop of strawberry jam on top before adding crunch.
• Drizzle with white chocolate for extra sweetness.
• Garnish with fresh strawberry slices.

 Storage

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.