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Strawberry Churro Cheesecake Bites

Strawberry churro cheesecake bites with creamy filling, a cinnamon sugar churro crumble crust, and fresh strawberry topping. These mini cheesecake cups are no-bake and get set in the freezer for a sliceable, scoop-free bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
freezing 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup crushed churro pieces Use plain or lightly sweet churro pieces for the best cinnamon flavor.
  • 3 tbsp melted butter Melt and cool slightly so it spreads easily.
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature so the filling turns smooth.
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar Sift if needed to remove any lumps.
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream Chill before whipping for easier stiff peaks.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Add after the cream cheese mixture is smooth.
Topping
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced Pat dry if very juicy to prevent a watery topping.
  • 2 tbsp honey Toss to create a light syrup.
  • 1 cinnamon sugar for garnish Sprinkle right before serving for best texture.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer
  • 1 muffin tin
  • 1 freezer

Method
 

Build the crust
  1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Mix crushed churro pieces with melted butter until evenly coated and press about 1 tablespoon into the bottom of each liner.
  2. Freeze the crust-lined muffin tin for 15 minutes. The crust should feel firm to the touch before you fill it.
Make the cheesecake filling
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scrape the bowl and make sure there are no visible cream cheese lumps.
  2. Whip heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture. The filling should look thick and hold soft ridges.
Assemble and freeze
  1. Pipe the cheesecake filling into the prepared cups. Fill to the top so the bites have a consistent creamy layer.
  2. Freeze for at least 2 hours. The bites should be fully set and firm enough to lift cleanly.
Add strawberry topping and serve
  1. Toss diced fresh strawberries with honey until glossy. The fruit should look evenly coated.
  2. Remove the cheesecake bites from the freezer a few minutes before serving. Top each cup with the strawberry mixture and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for garnish.

Notes

Pro tip: press the churro crumbs firmly into each liner so the crust stays intact when you bite. Store assembled bites covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days (best texture within 24 hours); freezer yes—freeze in a single layer up to 1 month and thaw in the fridge overnight. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light heavy cream, though the filling may be slightly softer.