Servings: 12 strawberries
Calories: 40kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Small paring knife
- Spoon or melon baller
- Piping bag or plastic zip-top bag
Ingredients
- 12 large Fresh strawberries
- 8 oz Cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Heavy whipping cream optional
- 1/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs optional
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest optional
- 1/4 cup Sour cream optional
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries gently under cool water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Cut off the green tops of the strawberries.
- Slice a thin piece off the pointed end of each strawberry to help them stand upright.
- Hollow out the center of each strawberry using a small spoon or melon baller, keeping about half an inch of depth.
- Save the strawberry centers for other uses.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Optional: Fold in heavy whipping cream for a lighter texture.
- Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake mixture.
- Pipe the filling into each hollowed strawberry, creating swirls on top as desired.
Notes
Choose large strawberries that are firm and ripe for the best results. These can be filled in advance, but it’s best to serve them fresh for optimal taste and texture. Feel free to get creative with flavors by adding lemon zest, cocoa powder, or using alternative fillings like mascarpone or Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within two days to maintain freshness. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal events!
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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