Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite (equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully core each strawberry by first cutting off the tops, then angling the knife in a circular motion around the pale center to remove the hull. Optionally, slice a very thin piece off the bottom of each strawberry so they sit upright, being careful not to cut too much.
- Soften the cream cheese: Cut the cream cheese into chunks and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 10 seconds initially, then stir the cream cheese and microwave in additional 10-second intervals until it is soft and easily mixable, approximately 20 seconds total.
- Make the filling: Add the stevia glycerite and vanilla extract to the softened cream cheese. Using a hand whisk, mix the ingredients thoroughly until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Fill the strawberries: Use a spoon to fill each hollowed strawberry with the cream cheese mixture, or transfer the mixture to a pastry bag and pipe it neatly into each strawberry for a more polished look.
- Serve or chill: Serve the cheesecake-stuffed strawberries immediately for best texture and taste. If preparing in advance, refrigerate them for a few hours and remove from the fridge about 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to soften slightly.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before filling to prevent dilution of the cream cheese mixture.
- For sweeter filling, adjust the sweetener quantity to taste. You can substitute stevia glycerite with regular sugar or another sweetener of choice.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer texture; low-fat versions may alter the creaminess.
- These are best consumed within a few hours of preparation to maintain freshness.
- The dessert is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
