Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks

If you’re a fan of the nostalgic Strawberry Crunch topping from classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, you’ll love these Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks! They’re creamy, crunchy, and bursting with strawberry flavor—perfect for a no-bake dessert or frozen treat.

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🍓 Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Chunks Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120g) strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks

For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:

1 cup (100g) Golden Oreos or shortbread cookies, crushed

½ cup (60g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
3 tbsp (45g) melted butter
1-2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on sweetness preference)

Optional:

White chocolate drizzle

Extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish

📝 Instructions

1. Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add vanilla and strawberry puree, mixing until fully combined.

Gently fold in the whipped cream until fluffy and well-incorporated.

2. Prepare the Strawberry Crunch

Crush Golden Oreos/shortbread cookies and freeze-dried strawberries into fine crumbs.
Mix with melted butter (and sugar if using) until it resembles wet sand.

3. Assemble the Cheesecake Chunks

Option 1 (Freezer Bars):
- Line a loaf pan or small tray with parchment paper.
- Press half the strawberry crunch into the bottom.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining crunch over the cheesecake layer.
- Freeze for 4+ hours, then slice into chunks.

Option 2 (Bite-Sized Chunks):
- Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Roll or press the strawberry crunch onto each chunk.
- Freeze for 2 hours until firm.

4. Serve & Enjoy!

Keep stored in the freezer (they soften quickly!).
Drizzle with melted white chocolate or extra strawberry dust for extra flair.

🌟 Tips & Variations

No Bake? Skip the cheesecake layer and mix strawberry yogurt with whipped cream for a quicker version.
Vegan? Use dairy-free cream cheese, coconut cream, and vegan cookies.
Extra Strawberry Flavor? Add a few drops of strawberry extract to the cheesecake mix.

These taste just like the ice cream bar topping but in creamy cheesecake form! Perfect for parties or a sweet snack. 🍰🍓

Would you like a mini version using muffin tins? 😊