Description
These No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make summer dessert that combines the sweetness of freeze-dried strawberries with creamy cream cheese and crunchy vanilla wafer crumbs. Perfect as bite-sized snacks, they require no baking and come together quickly, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies or graham cracker crumbs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for coating or drizzle)
Instructions
- Powder the strawberries: In a food processor, pulse the freeze-dried strawberries until they become a fine powder. Set aside 2 tablespoons of this powder for rolling or topping the bites later.
- Make the dough: Add the crushed vanilla wafers, the remaining strawberry powder, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor. Pulse the ingredients until they combine into a sticky dough.
- Form the bites: Scoop the mixture out using your hands and roll into 1-inch balls. You can roll each ball in the reserved strawberry powder for extra flavor and color.
- Add finishing touch (optional): If desired, melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the bites or dip the bites for a creamy coating.
- Chill: Place the strawberry shortcake bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For added texture and crunch, fold in mini white chocolate chips or additional crushed cookies into the dough before rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
