Description
Indulgent chocolate covered cheesecake strawberries merge creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries and rich chocolate coating. Sweet dessert lovers will adore this elegant treat perfect for romantic gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (16 oz) fresh strawberries, washed and dried
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Crushed nuts
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preparation: Carefully wash strawberries, remove stems, and create a precise cavity in each berry using a sharp paring knife without piercing through the delicate walls.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until silky, blending in powdered sugar and vanilla extract to craft a smooth cheesecake mixture. Transfer to a piping bag and fill each strawberry cavity completely.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at intervals until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency. Gently dip each stuffed strawberry, ensuring an even chocolate coverage that envelops the bottom and partially climbs the sides.
- Garnishing and Chilling: Adorn the chocolate-coated strawberries with optional embellishments like crushed graham crackers, chopped nuts, or white chocolate drizzle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
- Serving: Present the chilled, decadent strawberries, showcasing a harmonious blend of fresh fruit, creamy cheesecake filling, and rich chocolate exterior.
Notes
- Strawberry Selection: Choose ripe, firm strawberries with smooth, unblemished skin for the best texture and flavor profile.
- Moisture Management: Pat strawberries completely dry to prevent water interference with chocolate coating and cheesecake filling adhesion.
- Precise Filling Technique: Use a small piping tip to fill strawberries carefully, avoiding overfilling that could compromise the structural integrity.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Melt chocolate at low, consistent temperatures, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve smooth, glossy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg