Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake Croquettes Recipe

Name: Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin; 2 tablespoons water; 3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped; 12 strawberries, green tops removed; 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup ground walnuts; 2 empty ice-cube trays; 24 miniature paper cupcake liners for serving, or toothpicks

Servings: persons

1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
12 strawberries, green tops removed
1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham cracker crumbs
1 cup ground walnuts
2 empty ice-cube trays
24 miniature paper cupcake liners for serving, or toothpicks

1
Beat the cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, vanilla, and sugar together until very smooth.
2
Mix in the sour cream.
3
Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.
4
Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds (or in a saucepan over medium heat) and stir to dissolve.
5
Quickly mix into the cream cheese mixture.
6
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
7
Pour 1/2-inch of this filling into each of 24 ice-cube compartments.
8
Freeze 15 minutes to firm up.
9
Meanwhile, cut the strawberries in half.
10
Place a strawberry half in each compartment.
11
Pour the filling over the berries to cover and fill each compartment to the top.
12
Freeze at least 3 to 4 hours.
13
(The recipe can be made up to this point, wrapped, and kept frozen up to 3 days in advance.)
14
Stir together the crushed wafers and walnuts on a plate.
15
When ready to serve, pop out the croquettes and roll in the crumb coating.
16
Place in frilled paper cups or stick each one with a toothpick, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature, 1 lemon, zested and juiced, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake Croquettes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake Croquettes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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