Description
Delectable Mini Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries deliver a spectacular dessert fusion that combines fresh fruit with creamy cheesecake magic. Sweet strawberries packed with luscious cream cheese filling create an irresistible bite-sized treat you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 20 large fresh strawberries
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Garnish and Crust:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse strawberries under cool water, gently patting them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Using a sharp paring knife, delicately remove the green leafy tops and hollow out a small cavity in each strawberry, creating a perfect vessel for the creamy filling.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture, vigorously whipping until the filling becomes airy and light with a cloud-like texture.
- Transfer the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a small corner snipped off, then precisely fill each strawberry cavity with the creamy mixture.
- Crush graham crackers into fine, delicate crumbs and generously dust the top of each filled strawberry, ensuring complete coverage for added texture and flavor.
- Refrigerate the prepared strawberries for 30-45 minutes at 40°F, allowing the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld together before serving as a refreshing, elegant dessert.
Notes
- Select ripe, firm strawberries with vibrant color and no bruises to ensure the best texture and flavor for your stuffed treats.
- Slice strawberry bottoms slightly to create a stable base, preventing them from rolling around on the serving plate.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free filling that pipes easily into strawberry cavities.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or replacing graham cracker crumbs with toasted coconut for diverse taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 117 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg