Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries – ripe, bright red, medium-sized
- Cream Cheese – softened, about 8 oz (225g)
- Powdered Sugar – 1/4 cup (30g)
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
Optional Ingredients
- Graham Cracker Crumbs – 2 tablespoons, for topping
- Fresh Mint Leaves – for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly. Slice off the green tops to create a flat base so the berries stand upright. Using a melon baller or small spoon, hollow out a small cavity inside each strawberry, being careful to leave the sides intact to hold the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring a luscious, well-combined filling.
- Fill the Strawberries: Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture into each hollowed strawberry, filling them generously without overflow. If using, gently press a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs on top for added texture or leave plain for a clean finish.
- Chill Before Serving: Arrange the filled strawberries on a serving tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling firms up the filling and enhances the flavors for a refreshing and delicious bite.
Notes
- Choose firm, medium-sized strawberries to better hold the filling and prevent leaks.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth, easy-to-pipe filling without lumps.
- Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped for neat, mess-free filling application.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- These bites do not freeze well due to the moisture content in strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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