Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, a perfect blend of fresh berries and creamy, chocolatey cheesecake filling. This no-bake dessert is quick to make, combining the freshness of strawberries with a rich, smooth filling topped with crunchy crushed biscuits for a deliciously elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 20 large ripe strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup double (heavy) cream
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sifted cocoa powder
- 3 oz (85 g) dark chocolate, melted
Topping
- Oreo biscuits or gluten-free chocolate biscuits, creamy center discarded and biscuits crushed, about 4-5 biscuits
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Remove the leaves from the strawberries. Using a melon baller, carefully scoop out the center of each strawberry to create a small well that will hold the cheesecake filling.
- Stabilize Strawberries: Slice a very thin piece off the bottom of each strawberry so they can stand upright without tipping over during filling and serving.
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whisk the double cream until soft peaks form, which means the cream holds shape but remains smooth and airy.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and sifted cocoa powder to the whipped cream in the bowl. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Melted Chocolate: Pour the melted dark chocolate into the cream mixture and whisk vigorously again until the filling is light, fluffy, and perfectly smooth.
- Fill Piping Bag: Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a fluted tip to create an attractive swirl when piping.
- Pipe the Filling: Carefully pipe the filling into each strawberry’s hollowed center, filling it to the top and swirling some on top to resemble mini cupcakes.
- Arrange Strawberries: Place the filled strawberries into petit four cases or directly on a serving tray to keep them stable and easy to serve.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle crushed Oreo biscuits or your chosen crushed chocolate biscuits over the top of each stuffed strawberry to add a delightful crunch and enhance the flavor.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately for the best texture, or refrigerate the stuffed strawberries until ready to serve, keeping them chilled for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are ripe and firm for the best flavor and to stand upright when sliced at the bottom.
- You can substitute Oreo biscuits with any gluten-free chocolate biscuits to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a small spoon to carefully fill each strawberry well.
- Best served the same day for maximum freshness and texture.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly and consume within 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
