🍓 Mediterranean Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites
A Decadent Dessert You’ll Love — with a Healthy Twist!
Servings: 12 mini bites | Prep Time: 20 mins | Chill Time: 2 hours | Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
🧁 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup crushed whole-grain biscuits (or almond meal)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (thick, plain, unsweetened)
- 4 oz light cream cheese or ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey or date syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Juice of ½ lemon (adds that Mediterranean brightness)
For the Strawberry Layer:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Optional: 1 tsp chia seeds (to naturally thicken the strawberry layer)
For the Crunch Topping:
- ¼ cup crushed almonds or pistachios
- ¼ cup crushed whole-grain biscuits
- 1 tsp olive oil or coconut oil
- Pinch of sea salt
🍴 Instructions
- Make the Crust:
Mix crushed biscuits, olive oil, and honey until crumbly.
Press a tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin cup (lined with parchment or silicone liners).
Chill while preparing the filling. - Prepare Cheesecake Layer:
In a bowl, beat Greek yogurt, cream cheese (or ricotta), honey, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the mixture over the crust layer. - Strawberry Layer:
In a small saucepan, heat strawberries, honey, and lemon juice for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add chia seeds if you’d like a jam-like consistency. Cool completely.
Spoon a little over each cheesecake bite. - Make the Crunch Topping:
In a skillet, lightly toast almonds and biscuit crumbs with olive oil until golden. Add a pinch of sea salt.
Sprinkle over the strawberry layer. - Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or freeze 30–40 minutes for a firmer, ice-cream-like texture).
🌿 Mediterranean Touches
- Olive oil replaces butter → heart-healthy fats
- Greek yogurt + ricotta → natural protein & creaminess
- Honey or date syrup → natural sweetness
- Nuts & fruit → authentic Mediterranean flavors
💡 Serving Ideas
- Garnish with fresh mint or a drizzle of dark chocolate
- Serve cold on a mezze dessert platter with figs, nuts, and fruit
Would you like me to create a Mediterranean-style food photo for this recipe — e.g., golden mini cheesecake bites topped with strawberry layer and nutty crunch on a rustic background?
