Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries: A Delectable Dessert Delight
Juicy fresh strawberries filled with a rich, no-bake cheesecake cream and finished with a light apricot glaze for an elegant yet easy dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 teaspoon water
- Optional garnish: graham cracker crumbs or melted chocolate
Instructions
1. Rinse the strawberries under cool water, pat dry, and remove the leafy tops. Carefully hollow out the center of each strawberry about 1/2-inch deep using a paring knife or huller.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
4. Pipe the cheesecake filling generously into each hollowed strawberry.
5. In a small saucepan, warm the apricot jam and water over low heat, stirring until smooth and fluid. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6. Lightly brush the glaze over the filled strawberries. Garnish if desired.
7. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly and can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Freezer safe for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Recipe is easily doubled for parties.
Customize by adding lemon zest or dipping in chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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