Cheesecake Bites with Crunch (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Base
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2 cups of crushed graham crackers
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6 tablespoons of melted butter
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1/4 cup white sugar
→ Creamy Filling Mix
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24 ounces softened cream cheese
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1 cup white sugar
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3 eggs, large
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Swirled Strawberry Layer
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1 cup strawberry preserves or filling
→ Crunchy Strawberry Topping
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20 crushed Golden Oreo cookies
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1 small box (3 ounces) of strawberry-flavored Jell-O powder
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4 tablespoons of melted butter
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Blend melted butter, sugar, and crushed graham crackers in a bowl. Press the mix into a 9x13 pan and bake for 8 minutes. Cool it down fully.
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Whip the cream cheese and sugar until it’s smooth. Add eggs one after another, then toss in the vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Pour this over the crust layer.
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Dot the top of the cheesecake batter with strawberry preserves. Take a knife or toothpick and gently swirl the preserves into the batter for a marbled effect.
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Bake for about 40-45 minutes. The center should be a bit wobbly when done. Cool it for half an hour, then pop it in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.
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Combine crushed Oreos, strawberry Jell-O mix, and melted butter in a bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the cooled cheesecake.
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Cut the dessert into small bite-sized squares and dig into these delicious strawberry crunch bites!
# Notes:
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These bites take their inspiration from strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.
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If you can, chill the dessert overnight for a better texture before adding the crunchy mix.