Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries
Delicious strawberries filled with creamy cheesecake and coated in rich chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound large strawberries, thoroughly rinsed and pat dry
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Rinse strawberries, pat them dry, and remove the tops. Hull the center using a small paring knife.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
- Dip each strawberry in the melted chocolate until fully coated and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to blend until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream to the mixture and beat for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the chilled cheesecake filling to a piping bag and pipe filling into each chocolate-covered strawberry.
- If the filling is soft, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to set.
- Serve immediately or within 12 hours for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping.