A perfect bite of sweet and creamy strawberry cheesecake inside a dark chocolate shell.

~Ingredients:

-Cheesecake:

3/4 Cup Raw Cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours.

2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil.

1/3 Cup Strawberries.*

3 - 4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup.

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract.

-Chocolate Shell:

1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate.**

-Topping:

Freeze Dried Strawberries, crushed.

~Directions:

-Making the Cheesecake:

Step 1: Drain the soaked cashews then put it in a blender.

Step 2: Next add in the coconut oil, the strawberries, maple syrup, and the vanilla and blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: If it's not pink enough, add a couple more strawberries. 

Step 4: Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.

Step 5: Line a loaf pan with clear wrap. 

Step 6: Pour the cheesecake into the loaf pan. 

Step 7: Cover with some more clear wrap and place in freezer. 

Step 8: Freeze until completely solid.

Step 9: Once completely frozen, remove from loaf pan, and cut into 32 squares.

Step 10: Place back in the the freezer on a parchment line baking tray.

-Making the Dark Chocolate:

Step 11: Put the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl.

Step 12: Microwave the chocolate on medium power for 1 minute.

Step 13: Stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula or a spoon.

Step 14: Continue microwaving the chocolate at 10 to 15 second intervals, stirring between each one.

Step 15: Once the chocolate is mostly melted, take the bowl out of the microwave, and set it own onto a heat safe surface. 

Step 16: Continue stirring the chocolate, scrapping the bottom and sides of the bowl often, until the chocolate is smooth and no chunks remain.

Step 17: Remove the cheesecake bites from the freezer. 

Step 18: One by one dunk them into the chocolate and get it completely coated, place on baking tray, and sprinkle with freeze dried strawberries. 

Step 19: Repeat with the rest of your cheesecake bites. 

Step 20: Place back in the freezer until the chocolate hardens.

Step 21: Alternatively, you can also drizzle all the cheesecake bites with dark chocolate, instead of dip it in the dark chocolate.

Step 22: Store in the freezer when not serving.

Step 23: Let them thaw for a few minutes before enjoying.

Step 24: Eat and Enjoy!

~Recipe Notes:

*You can use either fresh strawberries or the freeze dried strawberries. We used the freeze dried strawberries.

**You can use either dark chocolate baking bars or dark chocolate chips. We used the dark chocolate chips.

Enjoy!

Please leave us a picture in the comments below if you make it or have any questions!

XoXo Hailey and Hannah :)