No-Bake Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Bites
A delightful dessert bursting with flavor, combining creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and ripe bananas in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings.
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs For a sweet, crumbly base
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted To bind the crust together
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened For a luscious, creamy filling
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar To add a touch of sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavors
- 1/2 cup mashed strawberries Adds freshness and color
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas Adds sweet, creamy texture
For Garnishing
- as needed sliced strawberries For topping
- as needed sliced bananas To add to the garnishing
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by mixing the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until fully combined. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
- Press this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a mini muffin tin lined with paper liners. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and creamy.
- Gently fold in the mashed strawberries and bananas, ensuring they are thoroughly incorporated into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling onto the chilled crusts in the muffin tin, filling them generously but carefully.
- Top each cheesecake bite with a slice of strawberry and a slice of banana.
- Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and allow the cheesecake bites to chill for at least 2 hours to set properly.
- Once set, remove the bites from the muffin tin and serve chilled.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. You can customize toppings with other fruits or a drizzle of chocolate. Store in the refrigerator until serving.