These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones are a delightful treat, combining the rich, creamy flavor of cheesecake with the refreshing taste of strawberries, all wrapped in a crunchy cone. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a special dessert.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 🧀 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 🍬 1 cup powdered sugar
- 🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🥛 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 🍓 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 🍪 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
- 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cones:
- 🍦 12 waffle cones
For Garnish (optional):
- 🍓 Fresh strawberries, sliced
- 🍫 White chocolate, melted for drizzling
📝 Directions:
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat Cream Cheese:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. - Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla:
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined. - Whip Cream:
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and smooth.
Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- Crush Ingredients:
In a food processor, pulse the freeze-dried strawberries and vanilla wafer cookies until they are fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and has a sandy texture.
Assemble the Cones:
- Fill Cones:
Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each waffle cone with the cheesecake filling. - Top with Crunch:
Dip the tops of the filled cones into the strawberry crunch mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the cheesecake filling.
Garnish (optional):
- Add Fresh Strawberries:
Top each cone with a slice of fresh strawberry. - Drizzle with Chocolate:
Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top of the cones for an extra touch of sweetness.
Serve:
- Chill and Serve:
Chill the cones in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cones
Calories: 300 kcal per cone
💡 Notes:
- For added flavor, you can mix some crushed freeze-dried strawberries into the cheesecake filling.
- These cones are best enjoyed the same day they are made to keep the cones crisp.
- If you don’t have freeze-dried strawberries, you can use strawberry-flavored gelatin powder for a similar effect.
Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones!