Description
Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Strawberries are luscious bite-sized treats featuring fresh strawberries filled with creamy cheesecake and dipped in decadent chocolate. Perfect for parties, romantic evenings, or a no-bake dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the strawberries:
- 20–25 large fresh strawberries
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Optional toppings:
- Crushed nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Sprinkles
- Melted white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries:
- Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly.
- Hull the strawberries by removing the green stems and creating a small opening at the top.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer filling to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
- Fill the Strawberries:
- Pipe the cheesecake filling into the hollowed-out strawberries.
- Arrange filled strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the Strawberries:
- Dip filled strawberries into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Sprinkle with optional toppings if desired.
- Chill and Serve:
- Chill the strawberries in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Tips: Use room-temperature strawberries to prevent chocolate cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: non
- Category: dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheesecake-filled strawberries Chocolate-covered strawberries No-bake desserts Easy party desserts Romantic dessert recipes