Easy Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones
In the dessert aisle, nothing compares to the strawberry cones! They’re sweet, creamy, crunchy, and fruity, but store-bought cones have nothing on these deliciously Easy Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones!
No matter if you are five or forty-five, the perfect ice cream cone is always sure to get your heart racing! These splendid Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones will delight the entire family with their surprising flavors and textures. You will not be able to get enough of this summy cheesecake treat!
Every delightful bite of this strawberry-filled treat will transport you to a place where the sun is always shining and the strawberries are blooming! The filling is a beautiful mixture of sweet berries and creamy cheesecake encased in a fruity, oreo-encrusted cone. It is such a unique and delicious combination of ingredients just as adventurous as walking through the berry field!
The best part of this fun take on cheesecake is how low-maintenance this epic dessert is! You don’t have to bake the cheesecake but do have to bake the crunch for just a few minutes.
Unlike strawberry ice cream cones, this treat is fridge-stable for up to a day! So grab your berry basket and pick something fresh with these delicious Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones!
If you are looking for other strawberry cheesecake ideas, here are a few to check out.
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- No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
- Easy Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff
Ingredients You Need for Easy Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones
Sugar Cones: The cones are what makes this treat so special. They offer a playful handheld way to enjoy these classic cheesecake flavors. Sugar cones are also known as waffle cones due to their gridded texture.
Golden Oreos: Golden Oreos have a sensational creamy, vanilla flavor that positively sings next to the berry taste in the crunchy topping. You can also use generic yellow sandwich cookies or even regular Oreos for a chocolate twist.
Strawberry Jello: For this recipe, you will not be preparing the jello, but rather using its sweet strawberry flavor to enhance the delicious crumbly crunch element on the outside of the cones.
Unsalted Butter: The butter will help bind the crunchy topping together.
Cream Cheese: Cream cheese is the start of any great cheesecake. You can use your favorite brand of brick-style cream cheese for this dish; just remember to allow it to soften before mixing.
Sugar: Granulated sugar is used both in the cheesecake filling and to sweeten the strawberry layer.
Powdered Sugar: The powdered sugar in the cheesecake filling helps to create a light, fluffy, and sweet texture. Powder sugar will also be used a second time to make the sticky glaze that holds the crunch layer on the cones.
Vanilla: A tiny hint of vanilla extract rounds out the taste of the cheesecake layer with an invitingly smooth, sweet note. Vanilla will also be used to bring a touch of sweetness to the glaze.
Cool Whip: This awesome addition makes the cheesecake batter so light and smooth that you will not be able to stop eating it! Use regular Cool Whip or low-fat if you prefer, but whichever you choose be sure it is chilled and not frozen before mixing.
Strawberries: Fresh strawberries have such a vibrant, juicy, and floral taste. That’s what makes them so perfect for pairing with the tangy yet creamy notes in cheesecake. For this recipe, use fresh strawberries whenever possible. If they are out of season, try working with fully thawed frozen berries instead.
Lemon Juice: To make the strawberry lawyer really bright and delicious you will need a touch of lemon juice. Fresh is wonderful, but bottled lemon juice will also work perfectly in this recipe.
Cornstarch: Cornstarch is a thickener that will help the strawberry jam layer of the cones hold together nicely.
Milk: A dash of milk combined with powdered sugar makes a nice glaze that acts as the glue to stick the crunchy strawberry crumble to the outside of the cones.
How to Make Easy Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones
- Preheat the oven. Line a baking sheet and set it aside.
- In a bowl, combine the crushed Golden Oreos, strawberry Jello mix, and melted butter. Mix until it looks crumbly like wet sand.
- Transfer the Oreo crunch to the lined baking sheet and bake until crunchy. Allow to cool before using.
- With a stand mixer, cream the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Set aside until ready to use.
- Separately, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat and then set aside.
- Separately, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze until well combined. Set aside.
- Break the fully cooled Oreo Strawberry crunch into smaller chunky pieces.
- Dip the top of a sugar cone into the glaze followed immediately by the strawberry crunch mixture. Gently press the crunch onto the cone so it sticks. Drizzle the cones with additional glaze and an extra sprinkle of crunch mixture. Repeat with each cone.
- Use the piping bag to pipe a large dollop of the cheesecake into each cone.
- Spoon the strawberries on top of the cheesecake filling. Repeat with the remaining cones until they’re all beautifully filled.
- Chill the cones until you’re ready to serve or enjoy them right away!
Expert Tips
After you’ve coated the cones in crunchy topping they can go straight into the fridge until it is time to serve. Filling the cones just before serving helps keep the waffle cone nice and crispy instead of soggy.
Serving Ideas
Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones are the ultimate dessert! They balance, sweet, fruity, creamy, and crunchy perfectly. That is why they are just too good to keep for yourself.
Make a batch of these for your next family party or kid’s birthday. They are so much fun for all ages! Serve them while they are cold paired with a fizzy lemon-lime soda or seltzer.
Storing Suggestions
These fruity cones are best when enjoyed fresh because the cheesecake makes the cones soften over time. However, fully assembled cones can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day before enjoying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I Need to Freeze the Cones?
A: Freezing is not required for this easy recipe.
Q: How Many Servings Does This Make?
A: This recipe makes 12 delectable and fully loaded strawberry cheesecake cones.
Q: How Do I Refrigerate the Cones?
A: Chilling the filled cones can seem tricky, but the answer is in the box. Some ice cream cone boxes have round perforations on the back of the box. If you pop these out, the box becomes a perfect cone holder. If the box does not already have these holes, use a sharp blade to cut cone-sized holes, place the cut box into an extra large Tupperware and you’re all set!
Easy Homemade Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones
Ingredients
Crunch:
- 12 Sugar Cones
- 20 Golden Oreos crushed
- 3 oz Strawberry Jello Mix dry
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 8 oz Cool Whip
Strawberries:
- 1 lb Strawberries diced
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Corn Starch
Glaze:
- 2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- ½ Cup Milk
- ½ tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the crushed Golden Oreos, strawberry Jello mix and melted butter. Mix to combine until crumbly and looks like wet sand.
- Transfer the Oreo crunch to the lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until crunchy. Allow to cool before using.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and sugar. Cream until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla - mix until combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Set aside until ready to use.
- In another small bowl, combine the diced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat and then set aside.
- In another small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla for the glaze. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Once the crunch is cooled enough to handle, ensure that it is loose and crumbly by breaking apart any of the larger pieces.
- Dip the top of a sugar cone into the glaze and immediately dip into the strawberry crunch mixture, pressing the crunch into the cone gently. Drizzle the cones with additional glaze and sprinkle additional crunch mixture over the cones. Set aside and continue with the remaining cones.
- Use the piping bag to pipe a large dollop of the cheesecake filling into each cone.
- Use a spoon to press the strawberries into the top of the cheesecake filling. Repeat with the remaining cones.
- Store covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
These Are Estimated Nutrition Facts
Know that estimated nutrition facts are just a guideline and will vary depending on any variation you make or brand you use from what we have listed.
