Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a decadent, no-bake dessert that pairs juicy strawberries with a rich chocolate cheesecake filling—perfect for parties, date nights, or a quick elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 20 stuffed strawberries
- Category: Dessert / Appetizer
- Method: No-bake / Filled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 20 large fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and slightly hollowed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
- Optional toppings: crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Hull each one and gently scoop out the center to make room for filling.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a snipped corner.
- Pipe the chocolate cheesecake mixture into each strawberry, slightly overfilling for a decorative top.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the stuffed strawberries.
- Sprinkle with optional toppings like crushed cookies or mini chocolate chips.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use mascarpone instead of cream cheese for a lighter, European-style filling.
- Add a splash of liqueur (like Baileys or Kahlúa) to the filling for an adult twist.
- Melted chocolate can be used in place of cocoa powder in the filling for a denser texture.
- For crunch, dip the bottoms in chopped nuts or crushed cookie crumbs before chilling.
- Best enjoyed fresh—consume within 1–2 days of making.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed strawberry
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
