Cheesecake-Stuffed Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Decadent strawberries topped with glossy milk chocolate and a velvety cheesecake center for a tangy-sweet treat. Perfect as gifts or party desserts, these elegant bites combine juicy fruit, creamy filling, and crunchy chocolate in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 12 strawberries 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 large firm strawberries
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup cold heavy cream
1 tsp vegetable oil (optional)
Instructions
Line baking sheet with parchment paper
Hull strawberries and pat completely dry
Microwave chocolate in 30-sec intervals until smooth; stir in oil
Dip strawberries in chocolate, tapping off excess
Let chocolate set at room temperature for 20 minutes
Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; chill until firm
Transfer to piping bag and inject filling into center of each chocolate-coated strawberry
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor
Keep in fridge for up to 12 hours before serving
Add crushed pistachios or cocoa powder to filling for extra flavor
Use halal-certified chocolate if needed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 23mg