Red White and Blue Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
These red, white, and blue cheesecake stuffed strawberries are a festive, no-bake treat perfect for patriotic parties and summer gatherings. Juicy strawberries are filled with creamy cheesecake filling and topped with fresh blueberries for a colorful, crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 stuffed strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 24 large, ripe strawberries
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- About 24 fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp (15 g) graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Slice off the green tops and carefully hollow out the center of each berry using a melon baller or small spoon to create a cup.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth (about 1 minute with a hand mixer). Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat again until creamy and fluffy.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the filling generously into each hollowed strawberry, letting it swirl slightly above the opening.
- Press a fresh blueberry gently into the top of each stuffed strawberry.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the tops for added crunch and classic cheesecake flavor (optional).
- Arrange the strawberries on a baking sheet or platter and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to let the filling set. Serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, use large, firm strawberries and soften the cream cheese at room temperature before mixing. Chill the filled strawberries for at least 20 minutes before serving for the best texture. For a gluten-free version, omit the graham cracker crumbs or use gluten-free graham crackers. You can prepare the strawberries up to 12 hours ahead and add toppings just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed strawberry
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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