Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

There is almost nothing that pairs better than cheesecake stuffed strawberries. These yummy strawberries taste just like cheesecake.

Variations

Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberries

1. Cream cheese mixed with melted chocolate or cocoa powder
2. Topped with chocolate shavings or a chocolate drizzle

Lemon Cheesecake Strawberries

• Cream cheese blended with lemon juice and zest for a tangy flavor
• Garnished with a small slice of lemon or a candied zest

Strawberry Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit

• Cheesecake filling topped with small pieces of fresh fruit such blueberries, raspberries or more strawberries

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Strawberries

• Cream cheese mixed with crushed Oreo cookies
• Topped with mini cookie pieces

Pumpkin Cheesecake Strawberries

• Cream cheese blended with pumpkin puree, cinnamon and nutmeg
• Garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Nutty Cheesecake Strawberries

• Cream cheese mixed with chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds
• Topped with caramel or honey drizzle

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberries

• Cream cheese with peppermint extract and crushed mint candies or mini chocolate chips
• Drizzled with chocolate and garnished with a sprig of mint

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

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There is almost nothing that pairs better than cream cheese and strawberries. These yummy stuffed strawberries taste just like cheesecake.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 15 strawberries 1x
• Category: dessert
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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15 large fresh strawberries 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup Graham cracker crumbs 1 (6 ounce) bar dark chocolate

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Instructions

1. Slice off the stem end of each strawberry. Use a knife to scoop out a little bit of each berry to make a hole in the center. Set aside.
2. Beat together cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract with electric mixer until smooth.
3. Using a pastry bag or small spoon, fill each strawberry with cream cheese mixture, mounding a bit on the top of the strawberry.
4. Place strawberries on cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
5. When all strawberries are filled, sprinkle cream cheese mixture with Graham cracker crumbs.
   In double boiler, melt chocolate chips until smooth. Gently dip the bottom of strawberries in chocolate mixture. Set on wax paper to cool.
6. Refrigerate berries until ready to serve.

Notes

These are best if served within six hours of making.