Description
A delightful combination of fresh strawberries and a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cool water and pat dry.
- Slice off the tops and hollow out the insides.
- Beat cream cheese until creamy in a mixing bowl.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a piping bag or zip-top bag.
- Pipe the filling into each hollowed-out strawberry.
- Sprinkle tops with crushed graham crackers.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling. Chilling enhances flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 strawberries
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg