Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones are a delightful treat combining creamy no-bake cheesecake filling with crunchy strawberry and Oreo topping inside crisp waffle cones. Perfectly portioned for easy serving, they offer a refreshing marbled strawberry flavor and a satisfying texture contrast, making them an ideal no-bake dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Mixture
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/2 cup golden Oreos, crushed
Additional
- 6 waffle cones
- Fresh strawberries, chopped (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Make the Crust Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture holds together. Set aside for later use.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until well incorporated.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream using a mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating it is light and fluffy.
- Fold and Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well blended and smooth, maintaining as much airiness as possible.
- Add Strawberry Jam: Fold in the strawberry jam lightly, creating swirls for a marbled effect rather than fully blending to keep visual and flavor contrast.
- Prepare Strawberry Crunch Topping: In another bowl, mix the crushed freeze-dried strawberries with the crushed golden Oreos to make the crunchy topping.
- Fill the Cones: Carefully spoon or use a piping bag to fill each waffle cone with the cheesecake mixture, being careful not to overfill or crush the cones.
- Apply Crunch Topping: Dip or roll the filled tops of the cones into the strawberry crunch mixture so it adheres nicely and provides extra texture.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish each cone with chopped fresh strawberries and, if desired, a dollop of whipped cream on top. Chill the filled cones in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the golden Oreos with vanilla wafers for a slightly different crunch texture and flavor.
- For a firmer filling consistency, chill the cheesecake mixture itself for 30 minutes before piping it into the cones.
- Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping to achieve the best volume and stiffness.
- Use fresh and crisp waffle cones to prevent sogginess after filling.