Ingredients:
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 24
- 2 lbs Fresh Strawberries
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Block, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Graham Crackers
- 1 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Instructions:
Prep the Strawberries: First, wash the strawberries thoroughly. Pat them dry with paper towels. Using a small knife, carefully remove the stems and hollow out the center of each strawberry to make room for the filling. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and then put them in the fridge.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Put this bowl in the fridge so the cheesecake filling can set up.
Prepare the Chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Dip the Strawberries: Take the strawberries out of the fridge and dip the bottom into the melted chocolate, letting the excess chocolate drip off. Place the dipped strawberries back on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Repeat until all the strawberries are chocolate dipped then chill in the fridge for 15 more minutes until chocolate is hardened.
Fill the Strawberries: Next, spoon the cold cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Gently fill each hollowed-out strawberry with the cheesecake mixture. If you don’t have a piping bag, a zip-top bag with a corner cut off will work as well. *Make sure to resist the urge to over fill, fill the center and pipe a bit above the lip otherwise the cream cheese filling will be too top heavy.
Garnish with Graham Crackers: Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers over the piped cheesecake filling. This will add a nice crunch and mimic the crust of a traditional cheesecake.
Chill: Place the strawberries in the refrigerator or serve right away!
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