CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BITES

The bite of this chocolate-coated strawberry cheesecake is pink and brown-y, so it makes a perfect Valentine treat for you and your love or just for you or maybe for you and your gal friends.

I’ve actually been dreaming about making this recipe for a crazy long time, it’s just been lingering on the top of my “recipes to make” list. But as soon as Emilie reached out about making Valentine’s recipes, I knew I needed to make these for it. Whether you’re celebrating with your lover, gal pals, or on your own – these make the perfect treat! They also make the perfect treat for any day because you just can’t go wrong with chocolate covered cheesecake.

If you're trying to bite this chocolate-coated strawberry cheesecake, let me know! Tag me a comment below. And my heart will explode with joy, happiness and jealousy!

INGREDIENTS:

¾ cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours
2 tbsp coconut oil
⅓ cup strawberries, thawed if using frozen
3-4 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup dark chocolate
optional: freeze dried strawberries to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

To your blender, add the soaked cashews (NOT with the soaking water), coconut oil, strawberries, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy.
If it's not pink enough, add a couple more strawberries. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Line a loaf pan with saran wrap. Pour the cheesecake into the loaf pan. Cover with some more saran wrap and place in freezer. Freeze until completely solid.
Once completely frozen, remove from loaf pan, and cut into 32 squares (8 by 4).
Place back in the the freezer on a parchment line baking tray as you melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or over a double broiler.
Place the melted chocolate in a bowl and have your freeze dried strawberries crushed and ready.
Remove the cheesecake bites from the freezer. One by one dunk into the chocolate and get it completely coated, place on baking tray, and sprinkle with freeze dried strawberries. Repeat with the rest of your bites. Place back in the freezer until the chocolate hardens.
Alternatively, drizzle all with dark chocolate.
Keep stored in the freezer. Let thaw for a few minutes before enjoying.
Enjoy!