Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites (Printable)
Bite-sized treats with creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and rich chocolate coating. Perfect for parties or an indulgent snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheesecake Filling
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Strawberries
05 - 24 medium fresh strawberries, hulled
→ Chocolate Coating
06 - 7 ounces dark or milk chocolate, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Optional Garnish
08 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted, for drizzling
09 - Crushed freeze-dried strawberries or decorative sprinkles
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually incorporate the heavy cream, continuing to mix until the filling achieves a light and fluffy consistency.
02 - Using a small knife or strawberry huller, core each fresh strawberry from its base, creating a small cavity without cutting all the way through the berry.
03 - Transfer the prepared cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a round tip, or use a sturdy zip-top bag with one corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the cheesecake filling into each strawberry cavity, allowing it to slightly overfill for a generous portion.
04 - Arrange the filled strawberries on a parchment-lined baking tray. Place the tray in the freezer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cheesecake filling is firm to the touch.
05 - While the strawberries are chilling, combine the chopped dark or milk chocolate and the coconut oil (or unsalted butter) in a heatproof bowl. Set this bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir continuously until the chocolate mixture is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
06 - Using a fork or a specialized dipping tool, carefully submerge each chilled, filled strawberry into the slightly cooled melted chocolate. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before returning the dipped strawberry to the parchment-lined tray.
07 - If desired, immediately after dipping, drizzle the chocolate-covered strawberries with melted white chocolate and/or sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries or decorative sprinkles for an appealing finish.
08 - Place the tray of chocolate-covered strawberry cheesecake bites back into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating has fully set. Serve chilled for optimal enjoyment.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These bites are secretly so simple to assemble, yet they look incredibly impressive.
- They're the perfect blend of fresh fruit, creamy cheesecake, and rich chocolate — a little bite of heaven!
02 -
- Never overmix cream cheese once the heavy cream is added; it can become too thin and difficult to pipe.
- Ensure your strawberries are completely dry before filling and dipping, as any moisture will cause the chocolate to seize.
03 -
- For the cleanest hulls, use a small paring knife or a specialized strawberry huller, twisting gently to remove the core without damaging the berry.
- When melting chocolate, ensure no water gets into the bowl, as even a tiny drop can cause the chocolate to become clumpy and unusable.