Description
Delightful strawberry cheesecake bites bring sweet magic to dessert tables with creamy richness and fruity charm. Guests will savor these mini delicacies that balance smooth cream cheese and fresh strawberry perfection in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 large fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
Filling Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Garnish and Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 12 tablespoons melted chocolate
Instructions
- Carefully rinse fresh strawberries under cool running water, ensuring gentle handling to prevent bruising.
- Thoroughly pat each strawberry dry using clean paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Using a sharp paring knife, precisely trim the green leafy tops from each strawberry.
- Select a small teaspoon or specialized melon baller to delicately scoop out the interior of each strawberry, creating a clean hollow cavity for future filling.
- For enhanced stability during preparation and serving, strategically trim a minimal slice from the bottom of each strawberry, allowing them to maintain an upright position on serving platters.
- Inspect each hollowed strawberry to ensure uniform depth and smooth interior surfaces, which will provide optimal space for the upcoming cheesecake filling.
- Arrange the prepared strawberries on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel-lined surface, maintaining their structural integrity and preventing potential moisture accumulation.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm strawberries for the best texture and stability when filling.
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry after washing to prevent water diluting the cheesecake filling.
- Use a chilled cream cheese mixture to help the filling set quickly and maintain its shape inside the strawberry.
- For dietary variations, swap regular cream cheese with low-fat, vegan, or dairy-free alternatives to accommodate different nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg