Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
A quick and easy dessert featuring fresh strawberries stuffed with a rich, velvety cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion and loved by kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings (2 stuffed strawberries per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large firm fresh strawberries
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream, lightly whipped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Wash and prepare strawberries: rinse under cold water, pat dry, cut off green tops, and hollow out each strawberry from the bottom up to create a well for filling. Set aside.
- Make the cream cheese filling: beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest and blend well. Lightly whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Stuff the strawberries: transfer filling into a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off and pipe filling into each hollowed strawberry until slightly overflowing. Alternatively, use a small spoon to fill.
- Add optional toppings: sprinkle mini chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, or chopped pistachios on top of each stuffed strawberry.
- Chill before serving: refrigerate stuffed strawberries for at least 30 minutes to let filling set and flavors marry.
Notes
Use ripe but firm strawberries to hold shape. Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth filling. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. For gluten-free, avoid toppings with gluten or use gluten-free alternatives. Vegan version possible with dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed strawberri
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 2
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