Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

I'm so excited to share these Strawberry Cheesecake Bites with you! They're basically little pieces of heaven that disappear in seconds at our house. Think creamy cheesecake meets strawberry cake, all wrapped up in a pretty pink chocolate shell. Alex asked me to make these for his birthday party last month, and honestly, they were gone before I could even put the leftovers away.

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• Why You Will Like This Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Recipe
• What You Need For Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
• How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
• How To Store Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
• Tips For Making Perfect Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
• Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Frequently Asked Questions
• Recipes You May Like
• Ready To Make These Strawberry Cheesecake Bites?
• Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

These portable treats are perfect when you need something sweet but don't want to deal with a whole cake. They're also way easier than you'd think. The first time I made them, I was honestly surprised at how simple they turned out to be. No baking required, just mixing, chilling, and dipping. Sarah loves helping me roll them into balls, and Donald says they taste better than anything from our favorite bakery downtown.

The best part? You can make these ahead of time and keep them in the fridge until you're ready to serve. I've brought them to school parties, potlucks, and even just made them for a random Tuesday because we were craving something sweet.

If you're looking for more bite-sized treats, you'll love my Valentines Oreo Truffles too. They use a similar technique and are just as simple to make.

Why You Will Like This Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Recipe

• No baking needed – Just mix, chill, and coat. Perfect for when it's too hot to turn on the oven.
• Ready in just over 2 hours – Most of that is hands-off chilling time, so you can do other things.
• Perfectly portioned – Each bite is just the right size for snacking without feeling too full.
• Great for parties – These look fancy but are super simple to make. Everyone always asks for the recipe.
• Kid-approved – Both Alex and Sarah love these, which means no complaints at dessert time.
• Make-ahead friendly – You can prep these a day or two before you need them.

What You Need For Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

• 15.25 ounce strawberry cake mix – Make sure to heat treat this first (I'll explain why in the instructions)
• 8 ounce package cream cheese – Softened to room temperature, or you'll get lumps
• 12 ounce pink candy wafer melts – These make the pretty coating
• 4 ounce white almond bark – Optional but makes them look really pretty with the drizzle

How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Prepare The Cake Mix

Before adding the cake mix, you need to heat treat it. Pour the dry cake mix into a medium size heat-safe bowl. Microwave the cake mix in two 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval. Let it cool completely before mixing into the cream cheese.

I learned this step the hard way when I skipped it once. Using raw flour can be risky, so this quick step makes everything safe to eat without baking.

Mix The Base

Using a medium size mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese for 2 to 2½ minutes until completely smooth. This is important because lumpy cream cheese makes lumpy bites.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top of the cream cheese. Continue mixing just until the dry cake mix is completely incorporated. Don't overmix here.

Chill The Mixture

Tightly cover the cream cheese mixture and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. I know waiting is hard, but this step is really important. The mixture needs to firm up enough to roll into balls.

Shape The Bites

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cheesecake dough. Roll into a ball and set the Strawberry Cheesecake Bites onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.

Here's a tip I wish I'd known from the start. You can let the un-coated cheesecake bites sit overnight in the refrigerator. The cake mix will expand, and the coating may crack if you coat the bites too soon. I usually make the balls one day and coat them the next.

Coat The Bites

Using a heat-safe medium size mixing bowl, heat the pink candy wafer melts in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted.

Roll the cheesecake bites in the melted candy wafers. Place the coated Strawberry Cheesecake Bites on a fork and gently tap any excess coating off. You can also use a spoon to pour the coating over any bare spots.

Use a toothpick to remove excess melted wafer from the bottom of the fork and then to gently push the ball onto the prepared baking sheet. This keeps them from getting a flat bottom.

Return the coated bites to the prepared baking sheet.

Add The Drizzle

Using a small heat safe mixing bowl, microwave the white almond bark in 30 second intervals, stirring well after each interval.

Using a spoon or small dipper, drizzle thin ribbons of the melted almond bark over the coated Strawberry Cheesecake Bites. If you want more control, place the melted almond bark in a sandwich size plastic bag and snip the corner to drizzle.

Once all the bites are completely coated and drizzled, return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How To Store Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They're best when served cold, straight from the fridge.

You can freeze the un-coated cheesecake bites for up to 2 months. Let the frozen bites thaw overnight in the refrigerator before coating. I do this when I want to prep ahead for a party or special occasion.

The coated bites also freeze well, but I find it's easier to just keep them in the fridge since they disappear so quickly anyway.

Tips For Making Perfect Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. This is really important. Cold cream cheese will give you lumps in the mixture, and nobody wants lumpy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites.

Let the bites come to room temperature before dipping. The closer the bites and chocolate are in temperature, the less likely the coating will crack. I learned this after my first batch cracked all over the place.

Don't rush the chilling time. I know 2 hours seems long, but if you skip this step, the bites will be too soft to roll and coat properly.

Use a cookie scoop for consistent sizes. This makes them look more professional and ensures they all cook at the same rate. Plus, it's way faster than trying to eyeball the portions.

You can substitute red sanding sugar for the white almond bark drizzle. This gives them a fun sparkly look that kids really love. Sarah asks me to do this version for her birthday every year.

Work quickly when coating. The candy melts can start to thicken as they cool, making it harder to get a smooth coating.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Frequently Asked Questions

Do Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Need To Be Refrigerated Before Serving?

Yes, these need to stay refrigerated. The cream cheese base makes them perishable, so you should keep them in the fridge until about 15 minutes before serving. I usually take them out just long enough for the chocolate coating to soften slightly, which makes them even better to bite into.

Why Does The Strawberry Cake Mix Need To Be Heat Treated?

Heat treating kills any potential bacteria in the raw flour. Since these bites aren't baked, this step makes them safe to eat. It only takes a minute and gives you peace of mind. I always do this now, especially when making treats for Alex's school friends.

Can I Freeze Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Before Coating Them?

Absolutely! Freeze the un-coated balls for up to 2 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before coating. This is perfect for busy schedules. I often make a double batch and freeze half for later. Just remember to let them thaw completely before dipping in the chocolate.

How Do I Prevent The Candy Coating From Cracking On Strawberry Cheesecake Bites?

The key is temperature. Let the bites come to room temperature before dipping them in the melted candy coating. When there's less temperature difference between the bites and the chocolate, the coating won't expand and crack as it sets. Also, make sure you're not coating the bites too soon after making them. Letting them sit overnight helps the cake mix fully absorb the moisture.

Recipes You May Like

• Valentines Oreo Truffles – Another no-bake truffle treat that's perfect for special occasions
• Fudgy Buckeye Brownies With Creamy Peanut Butter Filling – Rich chocolate and peanut butter in every bite
• Decadent Chocolate Caramel Cookies Youll Crave Daily – Another sweet treat that disappears fast at our house

Ready To Make These Strawberry Cheesecake Bites?

These Strawberry Cheesecake Bites have become one of our go-to treats when we need something sweet and simple. They're perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or just because it's Tuesday and you want something good. The combination of creamy cheesecake and strawberry cake wrapped in pink chocolate is just so pretty and tastes amazing.

I love that you can make these ahead of time and keep them in the fridge until you're ready to serve. They look fancy enough for special occasions but are easy enough to make any day of the week. Alex always volunteers to help roll them into balls, which makes them even more fun to prepare.

Give these a try and let me know how they turn out for you! They're one of those recipes that looks way harder than it actually is. Don't forget to save this to your Pinterest board so you can find it later when you need a quick dessert.

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