Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones are a no-bake dessert that transforms creamy cheesecake filling, vibrant strawberry sauce, and a crunchy vanilla-strawberry topping into a fun, handheld treat served in a crispy waffle cone.
Ingredients
- For the Strawberry Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- For the Crunch Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- For Assembly:
- 6 waffle cones
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Sauce: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Make the Crunch Topping: Mix crushed vanilla wafers and freeze-dried strawberries in a shallow dish.
- Assemble the Cones: Fill each waffle cone halfway with cheesecake filling, add a spoonful of strawberry sauce, and top with more filling.
- Add the Crunch: Roll the top of each cone in the crunch topping, pressing gently to stick.
- Chill: Place cones upright in a glass or cone holder and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use mini cones for bite-sized party versions.
- Layer components in cups for a no-cone cheesecake parfait.
- Swap vanilla wafers with chocolate cookies for a richer flavor.
- Add crushed nuts for extra texture in the topping.
- Store unassembled components separately for best texture if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cone
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
