Description
The perfect no-bake party dessert! These fresh strawberries are filled with a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling and topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Component Ingredients
Strawberries 24 large fresh strawberries, stems removed
Cheesecake Filling 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened • ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract • ¼ cup (60 ml) cold heavy cream or ¾ cup whipped topping
Optional Garnish 2 Tbsp crushed graham-cracker crumbs • mini chocolate chips • finely chopped nuts
Instructions
Prep Berries – Rinse strawberries, pat completely dry. Slice a thin bit off each base so berries stand upright. Core centers with a small knife or melon baller to create cavities.
Make Filling – Beat softened cream cheese until silky. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. In a separate bowl whip heavy cream to soft peaks (or use thawed whipped topping). Fold whipped cream into cream-cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
Fill – Transfer filling to a piping bag fitted with a medium star or round tip. Pipe generous swirls into each strawberry cavity.
Finish & Serve – Sprinkle tops with crushed graham crackers for “crust” crunch, or swap in mini chips or nuts. Serve chilled.
Notes
Citrus twist: Fold 1 tsp lemon zest into the filling.
Chocolate version: Beat in 1 Tbsp cocoa powder and top with shaved chocolate.
Show-stopper: Dip berry bases in melted white or dark chocolate; let set before filling.
Make-ahead: Filling keeps 48 h refrigerated; pipe into berries just before serving for freshest look.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert / Finger Food
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American