Cheesecake Strawberry Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Strawberries
01 -
24 fresh, medium-sized strawberries that are firm (681-908 g)
→ Filling
02 -
1 tsp vanilla extract
03 -
2 tbsp cocoa powder
04 -
½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
05 -
8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
→ Garnish (optional)
06 -
Tiny chocolate chips
# Instructions:
01 -
Wash the strawberries, drain off all water, and dry them using a towel, salad spinner, or both to ensure no moisture remains.
02 -
Remove the top of the strawberries so they sit flat, then make a deep 'X' from the tip downward without cutting all the way through.
03 -
Whip the cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder in a bowl using a hand mixer until it’s light and airy.
04 -
Carefully open up the cut sections of each strawberry and fill them with cheesecake mix using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip (such as Wilton 2D or 1M). A zip-top bag with the tip cut off works too.
05 -
Sprinkle tiny chocolate chips over the filled strawberries if you like.
06 -
Refrigerate the stuffed strawberries for at least an hour so they’re perfectly chilled before serving.