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These no-bake strawberry "cheesecake" bites are the perfect dessert for those warm days when you crave something sweet but don't want to turn on the oven. Fresh strawberries are filled with a creamy, tangy vanilla cheesecakelike filling. You can make these in under 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients. It's the perfect, fuss-free treat. Top them with rainbow sprinkles or graham cracker crumbs or just enjoy them as is.
Video: No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
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Tools You’ll Need:
- Fruit knife and cutting board
- Rubber spatula and mixing bowl
- Plate
- Piping bag and open-star piping tip or spoon
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries, washed and dried
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature (should be soft)
- 4 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. graham cracker crumbs (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. sprinkles (optional)
1. Cut the strawberries
Cut off the strawberry leaves and poke a small hole in the center. Set them aside as you make the filling.
![cutting strawberries](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/media-storage/contentlab-data/5/20/5e5654f2deb94115b305fa5bdb5bb4ef.png)
![making hole in strawberry](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/media-storage/contentlab-data/5/20/bebde4b3f3b649f38909e46176154c67.png)
2. Mix the filling
In a mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese, brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract until softened.
![mixing cheesecake filling](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/media-storage/contentlab-data/5/20/3288cc08bab149608eecf714fb398c57.png)
![mixing cheesecake filling](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/media-storage/contentlab-data/5/20/2c3c8ece38ce48aeb929c10f805d0fb0.png)
3. Fill the piping bag
If you are using a piping bag, fill it with an open-star piping tip. Then, fill it with the no-bake cheesecake filling.
![filling piping bag](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/media-storage/contentlab-data/5/20/c862256e066f4b7fa08adacdd01eafc6.png)
4. Fill the strawberries
Pipe or spoon the filling into the strawberries.
![filling strawberry with no-bake cheesecake filling](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/media-storage/contentlab-data/5/20/8c1cc486787742ee81ed45605c6a428a.png)
5. Add the toppings
If desired, top the strawberries with sprinkles, graham cracker crumbs, or both!
![strawberries with no-bake cheesecake filling](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/media-storage/contentlab-data/5/20/cf62bdf0fd2644d2aa0e0aedcfc32dff.png)
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