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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are stunning to behold and simple to make using these step-by-step instructions. The EASY no-bake filling is made from scratch so you can make it low-carb too!
Strawberries = Special = Valentine's Day = Mother's Day = Anniversary! These No-Bake Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries will make anyone feel special.
But, don't wait for one of these occasions to enjoy them. Follow the simple tutorial below and make any day a celebration!
And if you're still looking for ideas with strawberries for that special someone, dip them in chocolate or Brownie Batter Dessert Hummus, make a Simple Strawberry Smoothie or top Flourless Chocolate Cake with them.
Ingredients in No-Bake Cheesecake Filling (Low-Carb Option)
You'll be surprised just how easy it is to make this filling from scratch, especially if you're used to the whipped topping version. But, you can adjust the sweetener if you make it yourself.
We've made this no-bake cheesecake filling with sugar, honey, stevia and erythritol-based sweeteners. It works like a charm every single time!
- Cream cheese - Softened; Cut into cubes and microwave at low power for about 30 seconds
- Heavy whipping cream - full-fat cream is needed to form the stiff filling
- Vanilla extract
- Sweetener of choice - any type will work!
To make the filling, cream the sweetener and cream cheese together in a glass bowl. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract. Use electric beaters to mix on high until the mixture is firm and peaks form, about 2 minutes. Don't overmix or the ingredients will begin to separate!
Tip: Be sure to taste test and adjust the sweetness accordingly.
How to Make Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
There are several ways to present strawberries and cheesecake filling:
Like a Flower
This presentation works best with tall cylindrical-shaped strawberries:
Step 1 - Cut a thin slice off the bottoms of the strawberries where the stem was so they will sit nicely on a plate.
Step 2 - Use a knife to cut deep slits in the top of each strawberry in the shape of an "x" being careful not to cut all the way through.
Step 3 - Fill a pastry bag or plastic bag with the cream cheese filling. Squeeze the filling to the corner of the bag and nip off the corner.
Step 4 - Gently spread the strawberries open and pipe the filling into the center of each strawberry.
Center Hulled Out
Another option is to pipe the cream cheese filling into a cleaned-out center.
Step 1 - Slice the end of the strawberry with the stem off.
Step 2 - Cut a sliver off the bottom so they will stay upright.
Step 3 - Use a small measuring spoon or pairing knife to remove the flesh in the center of the strawberry.
Step 4 - Fill a plastic bag filled with no-bake filling and pipe it into the center.
Sliced in Half
You can also just slice the strawberries in half and pipe the cheesecake on top! No judgment here!
Expert Tips
- Don't wash the strawberries until it's time to make the recipe. Then, quickly rinse and pat them dry.
- Strawberries come in all shapes and sizes. Tall cylindrical-shaped strawberries and big fat round strawberries work best for the flower presentation.
- The filling makes a wonderful dip for strawberries that don't make the cut. (And for other fruit too like raspberries!)
- Another option is to stuff the strawberries with Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting using date paste!
- The filling and/or the stuffed strawberries can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Topping ideas: sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs or blueberries for a 4th of July celebration.
I'd love to nosh on a plate of Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries on Valentine's Day...okay any day. 🙂
More Desserts Using Berries
- Mixed Berry Crumble
- Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries
- No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes topped with Fruit
- Fruit Pizza Cookie
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
- Strawberries cut into roses by Spend with Pennies.
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📋 Recipe
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries with No-Bake Filling
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons Sweetener Use preferred sweetener that equals about 2 Tablespoons of sugar.
- 2 pints strawberries washed, dried with greens removed
- mini chocolate chips or sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Cream the cream cheese and sweetener in a glass bowl. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream to the bowl.
- Whip with electric beaters just until the mixture is thick and creamy and peaks start to form, about 2 minutes.
- Store cheesecake mixture in the refrigerator while preparing strawberries.
- Cut a thin slice off the bottoms of the strawberries where the stem was so they will sit nicely on a plate.
- Use a knife to cut deep slits in the top of each strawberry in the shape of an "x" being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Fill a pastry bag or plastic bag with the cream cheese filling. Squeeze the filling to the corner of the bag and nip off the corner.
- Gently spread the strawberries open and pipe the filling into the center of each strawberry.
- Top strawberries with sprinkles or mini chocolate chips, if desired.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Don't wash the strawberries until it's time to make the recipe. Then, quickly rinse and pat them dry.
- Strawberries come in all shapes and sizes. Tall cylindrical-shaped strawberries and big fat round strawberries work best for the flower presentation.
- The filling makes a wonderful dip for strawberries that don't make the cut. (And for other fruit too like raspberries!)
- Another option is to stuff the strawberries with Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting using date paste!
- The filling and/or the stuffed strawberries can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Another option is to hull out the center and use a small measuring spoon or pairing knife to remove the flesh in the center of the strawberry and pipe the filling inside.
- Topping ideas: sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs or blueberries for a 4th of July celebration.
Nutrition
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner
Marjory, these are so simple but yet look so elegant! Beautiful photos also.
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OMG these look incredible and so easy to make. Pinned!
Marjory
Thank you! They get gobbled up pretty quick at our house!
Jennifer/MealDiva
I LOVE this! I'm so making these for Valentines Day!
Marjory
I hope you enjoy them! Happy Valentine's Day!
Tara
Those are so cute!!
Sonia
Going to put green colouring in cheesecake mixture for Christmas day
Marjory
Great idea!
Maureen
This is simple but it looks so cute! The elegance of the recipe is there and oh my goodness, I love those strawberries!
claudia
these look amazing!
Nettie Moore
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Sues
omg does it get any better than this?? These are SO cute and unique... And I'm sure delicious, too!
Pam Greer
These are so cute!! I love them! And, then I must check out your brownie batter hummus!
Marjory
Thanks Pam! It's yummy too!
Liz
Quick to prepare and delicious. My picky husband enjoyed them too!
Marjory
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!!! Thanks so much for your feedback!
Jill
Loved them; went over real well at a neighborhood water balloon fight after the last day of school. Next time, (because I'm pretty sure there are going to be a lot of next times for this)
I might try using orange extract instead of vanilla for fun - but they were yummy just as written!
jill
I forgot to add stars
Marjory Pilley
Thanks for your comment! I LOVE the idea of using orange extract! Great idea!!!