Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries & Chocolate Filled Raspberries

These cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are a light, bite-sized dessert that feels indulgent without being heavy. Creamy cheesecake filling, fresh berries, and a touch of crunch make them perfect for parties, holidays, or an easy sweet treat at home.

They come together quickly and look just as good as they taste.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large strawberries

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened (1/3 less fat works well)

• 3 to 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (use more for a sweeter filling)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Splash of lemon juice

• Graham cracker crumbs

• 2 containers raspberries

• White or chocolate chips (or yogurt chips)

Directions

1. Rinse the strawberries and remove the stems. Hollow out the center of each strawberry using a paring knife if needed. Set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

3. Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.

4. Fill each strawberry with the cheesecake mixture.

5. Dip the tops of the filled strawberries into graham cracker crumbs.

6. Wash the raspberries and gently press a chocolate or yogurt chip into the center of each one.

7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Servings

Makes approximately 24 stuffed strawberries, depending on size.