Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Indulge in these delicious Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, bursting with creamy cheesecake filling and topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large strawberries Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese Use Neufchâtel for a lighter option.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar Can substitute with sugar alternatives like stevia.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Omit or substitute for almond extract for variation.
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs Can be substituted with crushed cookies like Oreos.
Instructions
Preparation
- Clean the strawberries by rinsing under running water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Remove the green tops and hollow out the center of each strawberry with a small paring knife, being careful not to break them.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend with a handheld mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake mixture and pipe into each cored strawberry until generously filled.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of each filled strawberry.
Notes
Chill the filled strawberries for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor. These can also be served with a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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