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Stuffed Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberries Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these decadent stuffed strawberries filled with a creamy, fluffy chocolate cream cheese mixture. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a refreshing dessert, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with a rich chocolatey filling, garnished with mini chocolate chips for an extra touch of indulgence. Easy to make and best served chilled, these stuffed strawberries are a crowd-pleaser for parties, gatherings, or a special treat.

Ingredients

Strawberries

  • 24 medium fresh firm strawberries (1 ½ – 2 lbs, depending on size and filling)

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

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water, then drain and dry them completely using a salad spinner or towels to remove all excess moisture. This step ensures the filling adheres properly and prevents sogginess.
  2. Trim Stems: Cut off the stems so that the strawberries can stand upright on their cut side, providing stability when filling them.
  3. Hollow Strawberries: Using a sharp knife, cut a deep “X” into the tip of each strawberry carefully without slicing all the way through, creating a pocket for the filling.
  4. Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth, fluffy, and well incorporated, creating a creamy chocolate filling.
  5. Fill Strawberries: Gently open each strawberry at the sliced “X” and pipe the filling inside using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip (Wilton 2D or 1M). If you don’t have a piping bag, cut the corner of a zip-top plastic bag and squeeze the filling into the strawberries carefully.
  6. Garnish: Top each filled strawberry with mini chocolate chips, adding extra texture and flavor.
  7. Chill: Place the stuffed strawberries in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Ensure strawberries are dry before filling to prevent watery filling.
  • You can substitute mini chocolate chips with finely chopped nuts or sprinkles if preferred.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure easy mixing and a smooth filling.
  • If you don’t have a piping bag, a zip-top plastic bag with a small corner cut works perfectly.
  • Chilling for at least an hour improves texture and flavor, but you can refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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