These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are made in minutes with fresh strawberries filled with a creamy no-bake cheesecake then garnished with graham cracker crumbs.
Stuffed Strawberries Filled with Cheesecake
If you have a hard time choosing between chocolate covered strawberries and no-bake cheesecake, I have good news for you!
This cheesecake stuffed strawberries recipe is not only easy to make with fresh, juicy berries and filled with a sweet and tangy cheesecake filling, they can also be dipped in chocolate. Optionally, garnish with graham cracker crumbs for a quick no-bake dessert!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy: While strawberry cream pie is always a hit in summer, when in a time crunch, this easy no bake strawberry dessert only needs 6 ingredients and 10 minutes!
- Crowd-pleasing: Just like mini cheesecakes with graham cracker crust, stuffed strawberries disappear first whether it’s Mother’s Day brunch or a 4th of July party.
Ingredients Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Strawberries: Look for bright red, plump strawberries that don’t have any blemishes or bruises.
- Cream cheese: I recommend using full fat brick style cream cheese softened to room temperature. Low fat or a tub of cream cheese will be too watery.
- Powdered sugar: Confectioners’ sugar adds sweetness and stability to the cheesecake filling.
- Vanilla: Balances the sweet flavors of the berries and filling.
- Heavy cream: Whole cream, whipping cream or heavy cream adds a lighter texture to the filling while also still making it rich and flavorful.
- Graham cracker crumbs: Sprinkling the tops of the cheesecake strawberries with graham cracker crumbs adds a similar flavor of a graham cracker crust.
How to Make Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Rinse strawberries and pat dry. Remove stems, then core each strawberry using a Wilton 1A tip, strawberry huller or small paring knife, just twist and pull to remove the center.
In a medium bowl, using a handheld of stand mixer, whip softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream. Mix until creamy and combined.
Transfer the cheesecake mixture to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
Pipe the cheesecake filling into the cored strawberries, then dip the tops into crushed graham crackers for a finishing touch.
Recipe Tips
- Make chocolate dipped strawberries stuffed with cheesecake! Simply dip bottom of berries in melted dark chocolate or white chocolate then set before filling.
- Sprinkle some mini chocolate chips on top of the cream cheese filling or use crushed golden Oreos for a nice swap.
- Add blueberries on top for a patriotic version perfect for a 4th of July dessert.
- Avoid a runny filling by using full-fat cream cheese and ensuring your cream cheese is softened but not too soft! Also, don’t overmix the filling.
More easy cheesecake desserts include cheesecake bars, no-bake cheesecake dip and mini cheesecakes with vanilla wafers.
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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened (1 package)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pint fresh strawberries , stems and cores removed
- 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 graham crackers , crushed
Instructions
- Prep strawberries. Rinse strawberries, pat dry and then twist off the stem of the strawberry. Next, core strawberries using a Wilton 1A tip. Insert tip into top of berry, twist and pull out to remove core. You can also use a paring knife.
- Make cheesecake filling: In a medium sized mixing bowl, beat 1 package cream cheese. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 Tablespoon heavy cream with a hand mixer. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Prepare piping bag: Spoon cheesecake filling into a piping bag, or a zip top baggie. Snip the corner of the bag.
- Fill strawberries: Fill the cored strawberries with the cheesecake filling, using the piping bag. Dip the top of the strawberries in the crushed graham crackers.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
These dessert is best served immediately after assembling. I find the graham crackers soften and the berries start to weep if they are sitting for too long. If you want to save some time, make the cheesecake filling ahead of time then pipe it into the berries the day you plan to serve them.
For best results, I recommend only filling strawberries you plan to eat right away.
If you do need to store them, place berries an airtight container lined with a paper towel then store in the refrigerator up to three days. The longer the they are stored the more water they will release and the softer the graham cracker crumbs will become.
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
