Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries (Print Version)
Fresh berries filled with creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with graham cracker crumbs for an elegant, easy dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Berries
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3 lbs large fresh strawberries
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
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0.25 cup graham cracker crumbs
# Steps to Follow:
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Slice the strawberries lengthwise, keeping the stems intact. Cut a tiny slice off the bottom so they sit flat. Carefully carve a small hollow in the center of each strawberry using a melon baller.
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Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, approximately 3-4 minutes. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
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Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake mixture and pipe generously into the hollows of the strawberries. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the top. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Keep the berries and filled strawberries cold for optimal presentation and flavor.
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Avoid hollowing the berries too deeply to maintain their structure.
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Beat the cream cheese until completely smooth for a silky filling.
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You can prepare the strawberries up to 4 hours ahead but add the graham cracker crumbs just before serving.