Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe
Delight in these elegant Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, featuring ripe, firm strawberries filled with a luscious, fluffy chocolate cheesecake filling and topped with mini chocolate chips. This no-bake, easy-to-make dessert is perfect for parties, romantic occasions, or anytime you crave a sweet, creamy treat with a fresh berry burst.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 24 stuffed strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 24+ medium fresh firm strawberries (1 ½ – 2 lbs, depending on size)
Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz block cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
- Mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water, then drain and dry thoroughly using a salad spinner, towel, or a combination of both to remove all excess moisture.
- Remove Stems: Cut the stems off the strawberries so they can stand upright on their cut side without tipping over.
- Create Opening: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a deep “X” into the tip of each strawberry, making sure not to slice all the way through to create a pocket for the filling.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer until the mixture becomes smooth, light, and fluffy.
- Fill Strawberries: Gently open each strawberry at the cut and pipe the chocolate cheesecake filling inside using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip (Wilton 2D or 1M). If you don’t have a piping bag or tip, you can use a zip-top bag by cutting off one corner and squeezing the filling in.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the filled strawberries as desired. For best flavor and texture, chill the stuffed strawberries in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before filling to prevent sogginess.
- You can substitute the cocoa powder with melted chocolate for a richer taste but reduce powdered sugar slightly to maintain sweetness balance.
- If cream cheese is too cold, the filling will be lumpy; allow it to soften at room temperature before mixing.
- Chilling the strawberries helps set the filling and intensifies the flavors.
- These are best consumed within 24 hours to enjoy the fresh strawberry texture.
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