Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries (Printable)

Juicy strawberries filled with creamy, tangy cheesecake and graham cracker topping for a delightful bite.

# What You Need:

→ Strawberries

01 - 24 large fresh strawberries

→ Cheesecake Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

05 - 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs

# Directions:

01 - Rinse strawberries and pat dry. Using a small paring knife, hull each strawberry and gently scoop out extra flesh to form a cavity for filling.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Transfer cheesecake filling to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a corner cut off. Pipe the filling into each hulled strawberry generously.
04 - Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over the filled strawberries.
05 - Arrange the stuffed strawberries on a serving platter and chill for 10 minutes before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, just creamy tanginess meeting juicy sweetness in under 20 minutes.
  • They disappear faster than you can restock the platter when guests see them.
  • Each bite feels fancy enough for a dinner party but casual enough for a Tuesday afternoon snack.
02 -
  • Don't hull too aggressively or your strawberries become fragile and split when you fill them. Gentle pressure and a small knife are your best friends.
  • Cream cheese temperature is everything. Cold cream cheese will clump and won't incorporate smoothly, so let it sit out longer than you think you need to.
  • These are best the same day because the strawberries start to weep liquid after sitting overnight and the filling gets soggy.
03 -
  • If your strawberries are very large, use them for these instead of smaller ones because they're easier to fill without splitting and they look more impressive on the platter.
  • A piping bag gives you far more control than trying to spoon filling in, and the results look polished without requiring skill you don't have.
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