Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberry puree or strawberry jam
1 cup crushed graham crackers (for the base)
1/4 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:
Prepare the Cheesecake:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Make the crust:
In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Make the cheesecake filling:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree or jam until fully combined.
Bake the cheesecake:
Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and 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.
Prepare for Dipping:
Cut into squares:
Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, lift it out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut the cheesecake into small bite-sized squares and place them on a lined baking sheet. Freeze the squares for 30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
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 interval until smooth.
Dip the cheesecake squares:
Using a fork or skewer, dip each frozen cheesecake square into the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place the dipped squares back onto the lined baking sheet.
Garnish:
If desired, sprinkle the dipped cheesecake bites with crushed freeze-dried strawberries or sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
Chill:
Refrigerate the dipped cheesecake bites for 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Serve:
Enjoy these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Square Bites Dipped in White Chocolate—the perfect mix of creamy cheesecake and rich white chocolate with a sweet strawberry flavor! 🍓🍰🍫😋
