Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones are a delightful handheld dessert combining creamy full-fat cheesecake filling with crunchy waffle cones and a fresh strawberry topping mixed with crushed graham crackers or cookies. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these cones offer layered textures and vibrant flavors that are both indulgent and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 cones 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free cones and crumbs)
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and diced
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup crushed graham crackers or crunchy cookies
Assembly
- 6 sturdy waffle cones
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and vanilla extract, blending until fully combined. Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light and fluffy texture perfect for filling the cones.
- Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping: Toss the diced fresh strawberries with sugar to enhance their natural sweetness. Combine with the crushed graham crackers or your choice of crunchy cookies to create the topping mixture.
- Fill the Waffle Cones: Carefully spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each waffle cone, filling almost to the top while leaving space for the strawberry crunch topping.
- Add the Strawberry Crunch: Top each filled cone with a generous spoonful of the strawberry and cookie crumb mixture to add texture and vibrant flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the cones upright in a stand or container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the cheesecake to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, lump-free filling.
- Using a piping bag helps fill the cones neatly and quickly with less mess.
- Chill empty cones briefly before filling to keep them crispy longer.
- Choose fresh, ripe strawberries to maintain the right crunch and sweetness.
- Store cones upright in the fridge to prevent filling from spilling.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and whipped cream with coconut-based alternatives.
- Freeze cones before adding topping for storage up to 1 month; add fresh strawberry topping after thawing.
- This dessert is best served chilled and should not be reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cone
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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