STRAWBERRY CRUNCH CHEESECAKE CONES

Ingredients

For the Crunchy Cone Coating:

• 12 sugar cones
• 20 vanilla Oreos, crushed to oblivion
• A generous 8 tbsp of molten butter

For the Creamy Cheesecake Filling:

• 16 oz of velvety cream cheese
• A sweet mix of ½ cup sugar and 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
• A dash, or precisely 1 tsp of pure vanilla
• A chilled 8 oz tub of cool whip

For the Strawberry Compote:

• 1 lb of either fresh or frozen strawberries
• ½ cup of sugar
• A blend of ¼ cup each of zesty lemon juice and corn starch
• A dilution of 2 Tbsp water

For the Sweet Glaze:

• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 5 Tbsp of wholesome milk
• ½ tsp of pure vanilla essence

Instructions

Crunchy Cone Coating:

Begin by blitzing the Oreos in a food processor until finely crushed. Merge this with the melted butter, blending well. Press this mixture into a baking dish and bake at 375°F for a brief 5 minutes. Upon removal, stir in a package of strawberry Jell-O for added flavor.

Creamy Cheesecake Filling:

Turn your attention to the cream cheese, beating it on high until it fluffs up into a light cloud. Into this, incorporate ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and a dash of vanilla extract, ensuring a well-blended mixture. The finale involves folding in 8 ounces of cool whip till everything merges harmoniously.

Strawberry Compote:

There are two equally tantalizing ways to incorporate strawberries into your cheesecake cones. One involves using fresh, washed, and hulled strawberries, sliced and tossed in a sugar sprinkle. Alternatively, you can make a quick strawberry glaze. Warm up your strawberries on medium heat in a saucepan, to which you add sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch. Keep stirring till the concoction thickens to your liking.

Sweet Glaze:

In a medium-sized bowl, whip together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a sweet and velvety glaze.

Assembly:

Dip the cones into the icing, ensuring a generous coating. Roll these glazed cones in the Oreo crumble for an even coat. As each cone is done, set it aside on a cookie sheet to dry. Once dry, it’s time for the creamy cheesecake filling. Pipe this into the cones as the delicious base. Top with a drizzle of strawberries or chunks of fresh strawberries mingled with the cream cheese. The finishing touch is a liberal drizzle of the sweet icing. Keep these heavenly cones refrigerated until it’s time to serve.