Description
These cheesecake-stuffed strawberries combine fresh berries with creamy no-bake cheesecake filling for an elegant and easy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Berries and Filling:
- 3 lbs large fresh strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prep Strawberries: Slice strawberries lengthwise, keeping stems. Cut tiny slice off bottom so they sit flat. Carve small hollow in center using melon baller.
- Make Filling: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 mins).
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla until fluffy.
- Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Fill piping bag with cheesecake mixture.
- Pipe generously into strawberry hollows.
- Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
- Chill 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Pro Tips: Keep berries and filled strawberries cold. Don’t hollow berries too deep. Beat cream cheese until completely smooth. Can prep 4 hours ahead; add crumbs just before serving.
Storage: Best served same day. Keep chilled up to 24 hours. Don’t freeze. For prettiest presentation, choose large, firm strawberries with fresh green stems.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 24 stuffed strawberries
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry, no-bake, dessert, appetizer
