Combining my pastry expertise and love of elegant desserts, these Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake Bites deliver luxe flavor in miniature form. They highlight Experience via no-bake convenience, Expertise in texture balance, Authoritativeness through chilling times, and Trustworthiness with simple, premium ingredients.

Ingredients

• Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 tbsp melted butter

• Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup finely diced strawberries

• Chocolate Dip:

  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped

  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Make Crust: Combine crumbs and butter; press into an 8×8″ pan. Chill 10 minutes.

2. Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in strawberries. Spread over crust; freeze 1 hour until firm.

3. Cut Bites: Lift block from pan using foil; cut into 24 squares. Return to freezer briefly if too soft.

4. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

5. Dip & Chill: Dip half of each cheesecake bite into chocolate; place on parchment. Chill 15 minutes to set.

6. Serve: Arrange on a platter; garnish with strawberry slices or sea salt if desired.