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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones

Delightfully easy and fun, these Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones combine the creamy goodness of cheesecake with fresh strawberries and a satisfying crunch, all served in a waffle cone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cones
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced Provides delightful sweetness and flavor.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Enhances the sweetness of the strawberries.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds zest and balances sweetness.

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened The base of the cheesecake filling.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweetens without grit.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the filling.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whitens and lightens the filling.

For the Crunchy Topping

  • 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies Provides texture and crunch.
  • 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries Intensifies strawberry flavor.

For Assembly

  • 6 pieces waffle cones Holds all the delicious layers together.

Instructions
 

Preparation of Strawberry Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine diced fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and cool completely before using.

Making the Cheesecake Filling

  • Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix until creamy.
  • In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.

Assembly

  • In a shallow dish, mix crushed vanilla wafer cookies with crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  • Fill waffle cones halfway with cheesecake filling, then add a spoonful of cooled strawberry sauce.
  • Fill the rest of the cone with the remaining cheesecake mixture.
  • Roll the tops in the crunchy mixture and press gently to secure.
  • Place cones in a tall glass or cone holder and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Serving

  • Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best results. Keep the filling from getting too close to the cone's edge to maintain crunch. Make ahead up to a day before and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g
Keyword Cheesecake, Dessert Cones, No Bake, Strawberry, Summer Treat
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