Description
A delightful dessert made with fresh strawberries filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large strawberries, hulled
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or drizzle (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by washing the strawberries thoroughly and then gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Cut a small cone-shaped piece off the top of each strawberry to create a hollowing effect for stuffing.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and heavy whipping cream. Continue to mix until everything is well combined and the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with one corner snipped off for easier filling.
- Carefully pipe the cheesecake mixture into each hollowed strawberry, filling them generously.
- Once all strawberries are filled, sprinkle the tops with crushed graham crackers for that authentic cheesecake crust flavor.
- For an extra touch, drizzle some melted chocolate over the filled strawberries or sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
- Arrange the stuffed strawberries on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to ensure they are chilled.
- Serve as a delightful and romantic treat!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- These can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept chilled until serving.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed strawberry
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg