Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a delightful and elegant bite-sized dessert featuring fresh strawberries filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture and topped with colorful Valentine sprinkles. Quick to assemble, these treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day parties or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 2 pounds large fresh strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Valentine sprinkles
- Piping bag with star tip
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Rinse and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Slice off the stems and use a paring knife to hollow out a small cavity in each strawberry, making space for the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Fill the strawberries: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe decorative swirls of the filling into the hollowed-out cavity of each strawberry.
- Add toppings and chill: Sprinkle Valentine-themed sprinkles on top of the filled strawberries. Place the stuffed strawberries in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Serve: Just before serving, arrange the chilled stuffed strawberries on a cake stand or serving platter for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before filling to prevent the filling from becoming watery.
- You can customize the sprinkles according to the occasion or your preference.
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to achieve smooth filling.
- These treats can be prepared a few hours ahead but are best enjoyed the same day.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a small zip-top bag with a corner snipped off to pipe the filling.
