Here’s a Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks recipe — a fun, bite-sized treat that combines creamy cheesecake with a nostalgic strawberry shortcake crunch coating. Think frozen cheesecake bites + Good Humor strawberry crunch bar vibes. 🍓🧀💥
🍓 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks
🍽️ Yield: ~36 cheesecake chunks
⏱️ Total Time: ~1 hour (plus chilling)
❄️ Serve cold or frozen – perfect for snacking or parties!
📝 Ingredients
🔸 For the Cheesecake:
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, adds brightness)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or 8 oz whipped topping like Cool Whip)
- 1½ cups crushed Golden Oreos or graham cracker crumbs (for base, optional)
🔸 For the Strawberry Crunch Coating:
- 12 Golden Oreo cookies
- 12 Strawberry-flavored Oreos (or ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries + ½ cup Golden Oreos)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
💡 No Strawberry Oreos? Use freeze-dried strawberries blended with Golden Oreos for the same effect!
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add vanilla and lemon juice, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Or fold in thawed Cool Whip if using.
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment paper. (Optional: Press crushed Golden Oreos/graham crumbs on the bottom to form a base.)
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly in the pan.
- Freeze for 2–3 hours, or refrigerate for 4–6 hours until firm enough to cut into chunks.
Step 2: Make Strawberry Crunch Topping
- In a food processor, pulse Strawberry Oreos and Golden Oreos until crumbly.
- Or blend freeze-dried strawberries with Golden Oreos.
- Mix in melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Spread topping on a plate or shallow bowl.
Step 3: Cut & Coat the Chunks
- Remove firm cheesecake from the pan.
- Cut into bite-sized chunks or squares.
- Roll or press each chunk into the strawberry crunch coating on all sides.
Optional: Stick with toothpicks for easy serving!
Step 4: Chill or Serve
- Return to the fridge for 30 minutes to set the coating, or store in the freezer if you want them firm like frozen bites.
- Serve cold!
🧠 FAQs
❓ Can I make this ahead?
Yes! Make 1–2 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge (up to 4 days) or freezer (up to 1 month).
❓ Can I use baked cheesecake instead?
You can, but you’ll need to cool it completely and freeze it before slicing and coating. No-bake is faster and softer for coating.
❓ Can I make it keto or low-carb?
Yes. Use:
- A low-carb sweetener (like monk fruit)
- Almond flour crust instead of Oreos
- Keto cream cheese and whipped topping
- Crushed freeze-dried strawberries + nuts (like almonds) for the coating
❓ Can I use store-bought cheesecake?
Absolutely. Freeze it until firm, cut into chunks, then roll in the strawberry crunch topping.
Would you like a printable version, or a version made into pops, bars, or even layered in a jar for gifts?