Description
Creamy New York cheesecake filling nestles inside fresh strawberries for an elegant dessert twist. Sweet strawberry shells cradle silky cheesecake, offering you a delightful bite-sized treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 pint (454 grams) fresh strawberries
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- Optional toppings: chocolate drizzle, crushed nuts, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly wash strawberries and remove stems. Using a small paring knife, carefully hollow out the center of each strawberry, creating a delicate receptacle for the filling.
- Cheesecake Mixture: Whip cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a light, velvety consistency.
- Filling and Garnishing: Transfer the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag with a star tip. Fill each strawberry cavity generously, allowing a slight overflow for an elegant presentation. Dust with graham cracker crumbs, then drizzle melted chocolate or sprinkle crushed nuts for added texture and visual appeal.
- Chilling: Place the adorned strawberries on a clean serving platter. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld, creating a refreshing and decadent dessert that tantalizes the taste buds.
Notes
- Strawberry Selection: Choose ripe, firm strawberries with smooth surfaces to ensure the best texture and easier filling process.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly dry strawberries after washing to prevent soggy filling and maintain structural integrity.
- Cavity Creation: Use a small melon baller or precise paring knife to hollow out strawberries carefully without piercing the bottom.
- Filling Consistency: Whip cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixture that pipes easily and holds shape.
- Chill Factor: Refrigerate filled strawberries for optimal flavor melding and firmer texture, serving within 2-3 hours of preparation.
- Dietary Adaptations: Substitute cream cheese with vegan alternatives like cashew cream for dairy-free version; use sugar-free sweeteners for low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg