Description
These no-bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites feature a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries and toasted almonds, and a decadent chocolate-almond glaze. Perfect for parties or a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g (1.5 cups) Graham Cracker Crumbs: Forms the base of the crust.
- 60g (0.25 cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Binds the crust together.
- 400g (14oz) Halal Cream Cheese, Softened: Creates a smooth and creamy filling.
- 100g (0.5 cup) Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cheesecake.
- 2 Large Eggs, Room Temperature: Adds richness and structure.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor.
- 150g (1.5 cups) Strawberry Puree: Provides fruity flavor and color.
- 50g (0.5 cup) Toasted Almond Slivers, Chopped: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- 150g (5oz) Dark Chocolate (70%), Halal: Creates a rich glaze.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Almond Butter: Adds creaminess to the glaze.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Maple Syrup: Sweetens the glaze.
- Pinch of Sea Salt: Enhances the flavors.
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crumbs and melted butter, press into a pan.
- Make Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla and strawberry puree.
- Fold in Almonds: Gently fold in toasted almonds.
- Bake Cheesecake: Pour into crust and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cooling Process: Cool in oven then refrigerate for 4+ hours.
- Prepare the Glaze: Melt chocolate, almond butter, maple syrup, and salt.
- Cut and Glaze: Cut into bites and drizzle with glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with almonds and strawberries.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracking. Ensure all ingredients are halal-certified if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: cheesecake,strawberry,almond,chocolate,no-bake,dessert,halal,party,bite-sized
