Ingredients
– 1 pound of fresh strawberries
– 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ cup whipped cream
– Optional: chocolate sauce or graham cracker crumbs for topping
Equipment Needed
– A mixing bowl
– Hand mixer or whisk
– A piping bag or zip-top bag (for stuffing)
– Paring knife (for strawberry preparation)
– Serving platter
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, rinse your strawberries gently under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Once they’re clean and dry, use a paring knife to carefully hull each strawberry, removing the green tops and creating a little well in the center for the cheesecake filling. I find that a careful touch here prevents the berries from breaking apart. This is the crucial first step in creating the perfect stuffed strawberries! (See the next page below to continue steps…)