Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Refreshing Summer Treat
All strawberry cheesecake recipes always remind me of summer during my childhood. These ones are no-bake, refined sugar free, and gluten-free. Basically, these are fit for any diet restrictions while also tasting delicious.
The summer heat is no joke and turning on my oven is the last thing I want to do. These bites are no-bake and are super refreshing on hot summer days. Right out of the freezer, they taste like an ice cream bar.
You can switch out any fruit in these bites. I love switching it up and prepping these in the beginning of the week to have on hand.
The filling I used in these can also be used in so many different things. I’ve added it to strawberry cheesecake cookies, or you could add it to a cake or cupcake.
If you want to take these bites to the next level, you could also reduce the amount of almond flour and add in some protein powder. I’d recommend a vanilla or strawberry flavor.
Almond butter: any nut or seed butter will work. Keep in mind if you use something like peanut butter it will overpower the flavor. I’d recommend almond or cashew.
Maple syrup: any liquid sweetener will work.
Vegan cream cheese: any vegan cream cheese of your preference will work. If you aren’t vegan, normal cream cheese also works.
Ingredients:
Almond flour
Almond butter
Maple syrup
Strawberries
Vegan cream cheese
Recipe:
Bites:
1 cup almond flour
1/3 cup almond butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup chopped strawberries
Filling:
¾ cup vegan cream cheese
¼ cup chopped strawberries
¼ cup maple syrup
Directions:
1. In a bowl combine the almond butter and maple syrup.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Add in the almond flour. Stir until a dough is formed.
4. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
5. Place in the refrigerator.
6. In a separate bowl combine the vegan cream cheese and maple syrup.
7. Fold in the strawberries.
8. Place in the freezer for up to 2 hours.
9. After the 2 hours, take a handful of dough and press flat. Place 1-3 teaspoons of the filling into the dough. Fold over with the dough so the filling is completely covered.
10. Repeat until all the dough is used. You may have leftover filling.
11. Place in the refrigerator or freezer to harden.
Optional: pipe on some vegan yogurt and add extra chopped strawberries. You could also drizzle with vegan white chocolate.
Be sure to also store them in the refrigerator or freezer. I prefer storing them in the freezer they taste like the strawberry cheesecake bars from my childhood.
If you do store them in the freezer, allow them to thaw for about 5-15 minutes before eating. You could also warm them in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.
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