Description
Sweet summer strawberries become irresistible when filled with creamy chocolate cheesecake goodness. Dessert lovers will find these elegant bites perfect for parties, picnics, or romantic moments with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries:
- 12 large fresh strawberries (30 cm long)
Filling Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Chocolate and Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted dark or milk chocolate
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chocolate chips (for drizzling, optional)
- Crushed graham crackers
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed nuts (almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts)
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse fresh strawberries under cool running water, gently patting them completely dry with soft paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Using a sharp paring knife, delicately slice off the green leafy tops of each strawberry, creating a flat surface for stable placement.
- Carefully hollow out the strawberry’s interior with a small melon baller or precise teaspoon, removing the core while maintaining the structural integrity of the fruit.
- Craft a smooth cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese until ultra-creamy and velvety, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, gently incorporating until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the decadent cheesecake mixture into a piping bag fitted with a small decorative tip for precise filling.
- Meticulously pipe the creamy cheesecake mixture into each hollowed strawberry, filling them completely without overflowing.
- Dust the filled strawberries with rich cocoa powder or finely grated chocolate for an elegant finishing touch.
- Refrigerate the stuffed strawberries for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled as an exquisite bite-sized dessert that combines the freshness of fruit with the indulgence of cheesecake.
Notes
- Select ripe, firm strawberries with vibrant red color for the best texture and sweetness.
- Use a small melon baller or the tip of a paring knife to carefully remove the center without piercing the bottom.
- Opt for full-fat cream cheese to ensure a rich, creamy filling that holds its shape perfectly.
- For a gluten-free version, skip any graham cracker crumbs and use ground nuts or coconut flakes as an alternative coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg