Description
All the creamy, tangy bliss of New York–style cheesecake packed into juicy, bite-sized strawberries—ready in under an hour.
A velvety cream cheese mousse is piped into hollowed berries and finished with a buttery graham cracker “crunch” for the perfect party tray or quick date-night dessert.
Ingredients
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Fresh Fruit
- 18-24 large strawberries (washed, dried, tops trimmed; centers hollowed)
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (very cold)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
The Crunch
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: Wash and thoroughly dry the berries. Slice off the leafy tops to create a flat base. Hollow the centers with a melon baller or small spoon so each berry forms a little cup; set on a platter.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat cold heavy cream to stiff peaks; set aside.
- Make the cheesecake base: In the same bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until completely smooth and lump‑free.
- Fold for lightness: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined and mousse‑like.
- Pipe: Transfer filling to a piping bag with a star tip (or a zip bag with the corner snipped) and pipe generously into each strawberry.
- Finish with crunch: Immediately sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the tops so they adhere.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate 30 minutes to set for cleaner bites. Serve cold.
Notes
Tips: Pat berries completely dry so the filling grips. If a berry wobbles, shave a tiny sliver from the point for a flat base. For flavored crumbs, mix a pinch of cinnamon with the graham crackers. Best enjoyed the day they’re made.
- Make‑ahead: Pipe up to 4 hours in advance; keep chilled.
- Variations: Swap crumbs for crushed chocolate wafers or Biscoff; drizzle with melted chocolate before chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 22
