Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh strawberries and creamy cheesecake with these Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. This no-bake dessert is perfect for any occasion, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- Large, firm, and ripe strawberries
- Full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream (heavy whipping cream), very cold
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Optional garnishes: white chocolate shavings, fresh mint, additional graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare Your Strawberries: First, gently wash your strawberries under cool running water. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. Using a small paring knife or a specialized strawberry huller, carefully remove the green leafy tops and the white core from each strawberry to create a small cavity. Arrange the prepped strawberries on a platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. In a separate, chilled bowl, pour in the very cold heavy cream. Whip with the electric mixer on high speed until soft to medium-stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
- Fill the Strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or a round tip. Carefully pipe or spoon the filling into the cavity of each strawberry, mounding the filling slightly on top.
- Add the 'Crust' (Optional, but Recommended!): Pour the graham cracker crumbs into a shallow dish. Gently dip the cheesecake filling part of each filled strawberry into the graham cracker crumbs.
- Chill and Serve: Place the filled and crumb-coated strawberries back onto your parchment-lined platter. Refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to an hour. Once chilled, arrange them on a serving tray and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed strawberry
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Choose large, firm strawberries for the best results. Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Don't overmix the filling after folding in the whipped cream to maintain its airy texture.