Description
Indulge in sweet, velvety cream cheese bites with a crumbly base and vibrant strawberry sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an easy release when ready to serve.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter until well combined and crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the lined baking sheet firmly to form a cohesive base.
- Spread the creamy cream cheese mixture evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle the crushed freeze-dried strawberries over the filling.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces, garnishing with fresh strawberries just before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare these bites a day in advance for even better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg