Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries (Printable)

Fresh strawberries filled with smooth, tangy cheesecake and topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberries

01 - 24 large fresh strawberries

→ Cheesecake Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

05 - 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Rinse strawberries and pat dry. Use a small paring knife to hull each strawberry, removing additional flesh to create a hollow center for filling.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Transfer the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with a snipped corner. Pipe the filling generously into each hulled strawberry.
04 - Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over the filled strawberries.
05 - Arrange the stuffed strawberries on a serving platter. Chill for 10 minutes if desired before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough to impress but honest enough that nobody feels guilty asking for seconds.
  • No oven required, which means you can make them while the main course is still cooking or in the middle of a chaotic afternoon.
  • The contrast between juicy berry and creamy filling is just addictive, and they're gone in two bites.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold when you start beating it, you'll end up with a lumpy mixture that never quite gets smooth—let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes before beginning.
  • Strawberries release water as they sit, so if you're making these more than a few hours ahead, they'll start to weep and make the filling soggy; same-day service is the key to keeping them perfect.
03 -
  • Pat your strawberries completely dry after rinsing—any lingering moisture gets trapped inside and ruins the texture of the filling by the next day.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, a small spoon works fine, or use the corner-snipped plastic bag method, which honestly gives you more control than you'd expect.
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