Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones Recipe
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring creamy vanilla cheesecake filling piped into crisp waffle cones, layered with a sweet strawberry compote and topped with a crunchy golden Oreo and freeze-dried strawberry crumble. These handheld treats blend luscious textures and vibrant strawberry flavors, perfect for summer gatherings or an elegant yet whimsical dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Strawberry Compote
- 1 pint strawberries (hulled and fine diced)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 14 Golden Oreos
- ½ oz freeze dried strawberries
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
Coating and Cones
- 10 oz vanilla melting wafers (or white chocolate)
- 8 waffle cones
No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temp)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1¼ cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
Garnishes
- 8 strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- ¼ cup strawberry crunch crumble (for topping the cones)
- ¼ cup strawberry compote (for topping the cones)
Instructions
- Making Strawberry Compote: Add the diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice to a medium saucepan. Stir to combine and heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely before setting aside for later use.
- Preparing Strawberry Crunch Topping: In a food processor, pulse the Golden Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, melted butter, and kosher salt together until you achieve fine crumbs or slightly larger pieces for added texture. Set this crumble aside for coating and garnishing.
- Coating the Waffle Cones: Melt the vanilla melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments and stirring between each until fully melted and smooth. Dip the open end of each waffle cone into the melted wafers, gently shaking off the excess chocolate. Immediately roll or dip the coated end into the strawberry crunch crumble. Place the cones upright in a cone rack or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cones.
- Preparing No-Bake Cheesecake Filling: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed for 1 minute until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined, then increase to high speed for another minute. Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and kosher salt, mixing until incorporated. Blend in the sour cream until smooth.
- Whipping the Cream: In a separate medium bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Assembling the Cheesecake Cones: Spoon about a tablespoon of the cooled strawberry compote into the bottom of each coated waffle cone. Using a piping bag, fill the cones with the no-bake cheesecake filling, creating a generous and smooth layer. Top each cone with additional strawberry crunch crumble, a spoonful of strawberry compote, and garnish with fresh sliced strawberries.
- Serving: Serve the Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones immediately to enjoy the crunch of the cone and crumble alongside the creamy filling and fresh fruit.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cream cheese before starting the recipe to ensure a smooth filling.
- Store assembled cones in the refrigerator if not serving immediately but consume within a few hours to maintain the cone’s crunchiness.
- You can substitute vanilla melting wafers with white chocolate chips if unavailable.
- If you prefer a less sweet compote, reduce the sugar to ⅓ cup.
- The strawberry freeze-dried pieces add extra intense flavor and crunch; you can skip them if unavailable but the topping will be less textured.
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake, No-Bake Cheesecake Cones, Waffle Cones Dessert, Strawberry Compote, Oreo Crumble, Summer Dessert, Easy Cheesecake Recipe
