Description
Delightfully sweet and creamy Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries combine fresh strawberries with a rich cream cheese filling, topped off with crunchy graham cracker crumbs. This no-bake dessert is quick to prepare and perfect for parties, snacks, or a light treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 1 lb large strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly and dry them. Cut around the top of each strawberry to remove the leafy cap. Use a paring knife to hollow out the center of each strawberry, creating space for the filling. Set all prepared strawberries aside.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is fluffy and creamy. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a small corner snipped off for easy filling.
- Fill Strawberries: Pipe the cheesecake mixture into each hollowed strawberry, filling them generously but carefully to avoid overflow.
- Add Topping: Once all strawberries are filled, sprinkle the tops with graham cracker crumbs or gently dip the tops into the crumbs for added texture and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: If not serving immediately, place the stuffed strawberries in the refrigerator until ready to serve to keep the filling firm and fresh.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for best results to hold the filling well.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to mix smoothly without lumps.
- For a decorative touch, use a piping bag with a star tip to fill the strawberries.
- This recipe is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Optional: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or lemon zest to the filling for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
