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These fresh Strawberry Bites with Cream Cheese are the perfect sweet treats. With a crisp phyllo shell, a velvety ricotta-cream cheese filling, and a fresh strawberry topping, these bites are an easy yet elegant addition to any gathering.
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There’s nothing quite like the fresh, juicy sweetness of strawberries to brighten up a special occasion. Whether you're hosting a baby shower, bridal shower, Easter brunch, or just want a light and refreshing treat, this simple recipe is sure to impress.
These are not your typical no bake strawberry cheesecake bites. There's no graham crackers, sour cream, or lemon juice. Instead these mini strawberry cheesecakes are made in a light flaky phyllo crust with a whipped filling and fresh berries.
And since the phyllo cups hold up on their own, there's no need for paper liners or special equipment like a mini muffin pan. Plus, they’re just the right size for popping into your mouth—no utensils required!
These bites are best served fresh, making them a great last-minute addition to your spread. You can prepare the cream cheese mixture ahead of time and bake the phyllo shells in advance, ensuring quick and easy assembly when it's time to serve.
With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create this beautiful appetizer or dessert in no time. Whether you're setting up the perfect dessert table or looking for a light bite to complement your brunch menu, these fresh Strawberry Bites with Cream Cheese will add a touch of sweetness and sophistication to any occasion.
What’s in Strawberry Cream Cheese Bites
- Mini phyllo shells - Find these little phyllo dough cups in the freezer section of your grocery store.
- Ricotta cheese - Either part skim or whole milk ricotta works well here.
- Cream cheese - Any dairy cream cheese works in this recipe - regular, low fat, or fat free.
- Powdered sugar - For sweetening the cheese mixture, powdered sugar mixes in the best without being grainy.
- Vanilla extract - 100% pure vanilla extract tastes the best.
- Strawberries - Fresh strawberries are a must in this recipe. Frozen ones are too juicy and mushy for the tart shells.
- Orange - Squeeze half of a fresh orange for this recipe. It makes a big difference in flavor instead of using bottled juice.
- Mint - Fresh mint gives the best flavor and will look the best in your final dish.
- Honey - Add a little sweetness to the berries while giving it a little added flavor. Swap this out for agave nectar, if desired.
How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Bites (Step by Step)
Bake phyllo shells according to package directions. Cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla.
Whisk together and set aside.
Clean the strawberries and remove the green tops. Dice into small pieces.
In a separate bowl add diced strawberries, fresh orange juice, chopped mint, and honey.
Stir gently to combine.
To assemble:
Place half a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each phyllo shell.
Top with a half teaspoon of the strawberry mixture.
Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- The juiciness of the berries will soften the phyllo shells if not eaten immediately. Assemble these bites right before you’re going to serve them.
- When mixing by hand, the filling may have small lumps in it. This is fine and won't be noticed given that the cream cheese mixture will be completely covered by the strawberries. However, if you want a completely smooth filling, use a hand mixer to whip the filling and remove the lumps.
- You will likely have some extra filling from the cream cheese mixture. Use it as dip for whole strawberries, grapes, and other fruit.
Making Fresh Strawberry Bites Ahead of Time
The cream cheese mixture can be made up to 3 days before serving. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring the filling up to room temperature before using.
The phyllo shells can be baked the morning before you’re going to serve them. (Do not refrigerate them after baking.)
Washing the berries and adding sugar to them will cause them to start releasing juices, so the strawberry mixture should be made as close to serving as possible, no more than 1 hour in advance.
Don’t Miss These Small Bite Recipes
I love using phyllo dough cups to make all kinds of small bites and easy recipes. Try my smoked salmon bites with cucumber, baked brie bites with spiced cranberries, or honey, walnut and goat cheese bites with fresh thyme.
Other Delicious Fresh Strawberry Recipes
Looking for more easy and delicious recipes made with fresh strawberries? Try my Apple Salsa with Strawberries and homemade Cinnamon Tortilla Chips. Serve it with a Strawberry Gin Cocktail with ginger beer or make a pitcher of my Strawberry Basil Lemonade or a Strawberry Mojito Mocktail.
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Fresh Strawberry Bites with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 package mini phyllo shells
- ⅓ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoon softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 large strawberries aprox 1 cup, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice ½ of an orange
- 1 teaspoon chopped mint
- ½ teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Bake phyllo shells on a baking sheet according to package directions.1 package mini phyllo shells
- Cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla or mix with a hand mixer. Set aside.⅓ cup ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoon softened cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Clean the strawberries and remove the green tops.
- Dice berries into small pieces.
- In a separate bowl add diced strawberries, fresh orange juice, chopped mint, and honey. Stir gently to combine.5 large strawberries, 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, ½ teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon chopped mint
To Assemble
- Place half a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each phyllo shell. (You can use a piping bag and tip here if you prefer.)
- Top with a half teaspoon of the strawberry mixture.
- Serve immediately.
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