Strawberry crunch cheesecake cones are a delightful dessert that combines the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the sweet and fruity flavors of strawberries. They are usually served in a crispy sugar cone for added texture and fun. Here’s a simple recipe to make these delicious treats:
Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (1 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
For Serving:
- Sugar ice cream cones
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- In another bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar to make the strawberry crunch topping.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the strawberry crunch mixture.
- To assemble the cheesecake cones, spoon the cheesecake filling into each sugar ice cream cone, filling them almost to the top.
- Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping over the cheesecake filling in the cones.
- Place the filled cones in the freezer for about 2-3 hours, or until they are firm.
- Before serving, you can add a fresh strawberry slice or a drizzle of strawberry sauce on top for an extra burst of strawberry flavor.
Your strawberry crunch cheesecake cones are ready to enjoy. They are a fun and refreshing dessert, perfect for a summer treat or any special occasion. Be sure to serve them immediately to enjoy the crispy cones and creamy cheesecake filling.