Description
Delight in these luscious Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, a perfect bite-sized dessert combining fresh strawberries with a rich, fluffy chocolate cheesecake filling, topped with crunchy crushed biscuits for a textural contrast. This no-cook treat is quick to prepare and ideal for parties or an elegant sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 20 large ripe strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 1/2 cup double (heavy) cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup icing sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sifted cocoa powder
- 2 oz dark chocolate, melted
Topping
- 4 Oreo biscuits (or gluten-free chocolate biscuits), creamy centre discarded and biscuits crushed
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Remove the leaves from the strawberries, then use a melon baller to carefully scoop out the center of each strawberry, creating a small well to hold the cheesecake filling without piercing the bottom.
- Stabilize strawberries: Slice a tiny bit off the bottom of each strawberry so they can stand upright steadily for filling and presentation.
- Whip cream: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the double cream until soft peaks form, creating the light base for the filling.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and sifted cocoa powder to the whipped cream, then whisk gently until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add melted chocolate: Pour in the melted dark chocolate and continue whisking until the filling becomes light, fluffy, and homogeneous in texture.
- Fill piping bag: Transfer the chocolate cheesecake mixture into a piping bag fitted with a fluted tip, ensuring smooth and decorative filling.
- Pipe filling into strawberries: Carefully pipe the filling into each strawberry’s hollowed center, topping off with a swirl that mimics a mini cupcake frosting.
- Arrange strawberries: Place each stuffed strawberry in petit fours cases or on a serving tray to keep them stable and presentable.
- Add biscuit topping: Sprinkle crushed Oreo biscuits or your chosen biscuit alternative over each filled strawberry to provide a delightful crunchy contrast.
- Serve or chill: Serve these desserts immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate until ready to serve to keep the cheesecake filling firm and refreshing.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and easier scooping.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- You can substitute Oreos with gluten-free biscuits for a gluten-free option.
- For a firmer filling, refrigerate the stuffed strawberries for 30 minutes before serving.
- The recipe is best enjoyed on the same day for optimal freshness.