Description
Chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries blend creamy richness with fresh fruity notes. Dessert lovers will discover an elegant treat perfect for special occasions or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large fresh strawberries (30 cm long)
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps heavy cream or milk
- 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
- Preparation: Rinse strawberries under cool water and thoroughly dry with paper towels, ensuring no moisture remains.
- Strawberry Preparation: Trim green tops to create a flat base and delicately hollow out the center using a melon baller, preserving the fruit’s structural integrity.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, then gently incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture reaches a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Filling and Decorating: Transfer the creamy mixture to a piping bag and precisely fill each strawberry to the brim, avoiding overflow. Artfully dust with cocoa powder or finely grated chocolate for an elegant finish.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the stuffed strawberries for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the filling to set and flavors to harmonize. Present as a sophisticated, bite-sized dessert that marries the freshness of fruit with the decadence of cheesecake.
Notes
- Select Ultra-Fresh Strawberries: Choose firm, ripe strawberries without blemishes or soft spots to ensure perfect texture and flavor for stuffing.
- Master Precise Hollowing Technique: Use a small melon baller or teaspoon with gentle, controlled movements to create clean, even cavities without piercing the strawberry’s base.
- Control Filling Consistency: Blend cream cheese thoroughly to achieve a smooth, lump-free texture that pipes easily and creates a creamy, delicate stuffing.
- Chill for Optimal Presentation: Refrigerate stuffed strawberries for at least 30 minutes to allow filling to set, enhance flavor melding, and maintain structural integrity before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg