Description
Creamy no-bake chocolate cheesecake filling tucked inside juicy strawberries. Quick, elegant, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any celebration.
Ingredients
24 medium fresh, firm strawberries (1½ – 2 lbs)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mini chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse strawberries thoroughly and dry them completely using a towel or salad spinner. Cut off the stems so they can sit flat.
2. Slice a deep “X” from the tip down, without cutting all the way through.
3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until fluffy.
4. Gently open each strawberry and pipe in the filling using a pastry bag with a star tip, or use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
5. Garnish with mini chocolate chips if desired.
6. Chill for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Use only firm, ripe strawberries for best results. These are best eaten the same day but can be made up to 1 day ahead if dried thoroughly before filling. For large strawberries, slice in half and serve like deviled eggs—double the filling if using this method. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Valentine’s Day Recipes
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 66mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 1mg