Description
Delightful strawberry cheesecake bites combine creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries in a compact, irresistible treat. Guests will savor these elegant miniature desserts that deliver rich flavor in one perfect bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large fresh strawberries
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup (30 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 12 tbsps melted chocolate
Instructions
- Strawberry Preparation: Rinse strawberries gently under cool water, then meticulously pat dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
- Trimming Process: Remove green tops with a sharp paring knife and hollow out the center using a small spoon, creating a clean cavity for filling while ensuring a stable base by trimming a thin slice from the bottom.
- Filling Preparation: Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy, ensuring a light and airy texture for the cheesecake mixture.
- Filling Technique: Transfer the creamy mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip, carefully filling each hollowed strawberry to the brim with precise and elegant swirls.
- Garnishing Stage: Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the filled strawberries, adding a delightful crunch and creating a visual contrast against the smooth cheesecake filling.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate the strawberry cheesecake bites for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and develop enhanced flavor complexity, ensuring a firm and delectable texture.
- Serving Presentation: Arrange the chilled strawberry cheesecake bites on an elegant serving platter, optionally garnishing with additional crushed graham crackers or a light dusting of powdered sugar for an artistic finish.
Notes
- Gentle Berry Handling: Rinse strawberries with care to avoid bruising, preserving their delicate texture and appearance.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly dry strawberries to prevent watery filling and ensure crisp, clean presentation.
- Precise Hollowing Technique: Use a small spoon or melon baller to create uniform cavities without puncturing the berry’s base.
- Stabilize for Serving: Trim a tiny slice from the strawberry bottom to create a stable base, preventing wobbling on serving platters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 26
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg