Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are creamy, bite-sized no-bake treats with a strawberry cheesecake center and crisp pink chocolate shell. Perfect for parties, gifting, or snacking! Easy to make and full of sweet flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
15.25 ounce strawberry cake mix
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
12 ounce pink candy wafer melts
4 ounce white almond bark (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Heat Treat the Cake Mix: Pour the dry strawberry cake mix into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it in two 30-second intervals, stirring between each, to eliminate any bacteria. Let the cake mix cool completely.
- Make the Cheesecake Base: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using a hand mixer on medium-high speed for about 2 to 2.5 minutes until smooth.
- Combine Cake Mix and Cream Cheese: Gradually add the cooled cake mix to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Form the Bites: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the mixture. Roll each portion into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Optional Resting: For best results, refrigerate the uncoated bites overnight. This prevents cracking when coated.
- Melt Candy Wafers: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the pink candy wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Coat the Bites: Dip each cheesecake ball into the melted wafers, letting excess drip off. Use a spoon for touch-ups if needed. Place coated bites back onto the parchment paper.
- Drizzle (Optional): Melt the white almond bark in a separate bowl and drizzle over the coated bites using a spoon or a small piping bag made from a sandwich bag.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the finished bites until the coating is firm and you’re ready to serve.
Notes
Heat-treating the cake mix is essential for food safety.
Chill mixture thoroughly before rolling for easier shaping.
Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
For festive versions, change candy melt color or add sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g