Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Strawberries
01 -
24 medium fresh, firm strawberries (681-908 g)
→ Filling
02 -
8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
03 -
½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
04 -
2 tbsp cocoa powder
05 -
1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Garnish (optional)
06 -
Mini chocolate chips
# Instructions:
01 -
Rinse, drain, and dry the strawberries thoroughly using a salad spinner, towel, or both to remove all excess water.
02 -
Cut the stems from the strawberries so they sit flat on the cut side. Slice a deep 'X' from the tip downward, making sure not to cut all the way through.
03 -
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
04 -
Gently open each prepared strawberry and pipe the cheesecake filling inside using a pastry bag fitted with a star piping tip (e.g., Wilton 2D or 1M). Alternatively, use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off to pipe the filling.
05 -
Top each filled strawberry with mini chocolate chips, if desired.
06 -
Chill the stuffed strawberries for at least one hour before serving for the best results.