Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a refreshing no-bake dessert that combines juicy strawberries with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint Strawberries (Choose firm, ripe strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (Optional, for enhancing sweetness)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Use vegan for dairy-free options)
- 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk (Greek yogurt mixed with honey works for a lighter alternative)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Apricot Jam (Substitute with clear fruit preserves if desired)
- 1 tablespoon Water (To thin out the jam)
- 1/4 cup Toasted Almond Slivers (For garnish)
- 1/4 cup Crushed Pistachios (For garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries gently under cool water, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Carefully remove the leafy tops to prepare them for filling.
- Hollow each strawberry by using a small paring knife, cutting about ½ inch deep from the top. This creates a little pocket for the cheesecake mixture.
- Sprinkle optional granulated sugar over the hollowed strawberries to enhance their sweetness. Place them upside-down on a paper towel to drain excess moisture.
- Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
- Warm the apricot jam with water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until it becomes liquefied. Allow it to cool slightly—this will be your glaze!
- Pipe the cheesecake filling into each hollowed strawberry, smoothing the top for a beautiful finish.
- Garnish the filled strawberries with optional toasted almond slivers or crushed pistachios for an extra touch of texture and elegance before serving chilled.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed strawberry
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg