Description
Sweet strawberries dance with creamy cheesecake in this irresistible chocolate-dipped dessert. Luscious bites blend rich flavors, promising a delightful indulgence you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (12-15) large strawberries
- 6 ounces (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dairy Component:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse strawberries under cool water, then meticulously dry using paper towels to ensure optimal chocolate adhesion.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream using an electric mixer until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Create a delicate cross-cut at the strawberry’s crown, gently excavating the interior to accommodate the cheesecake filling.
- Precisely fill each strawberry cavity using either a spoon or piping bag, ensuring a smooth and even distribution of the creamy mixture.
- Utilize a microwave-safe vessel to melt chocolate chips, heating in brief 30-second increments and stirring between each interval until achieving a glossy, completely liquefied state.
- Grasp each stuffed strawberry by its verdant stem, immersing the lower portion into the molten chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to cascade back into the bowl.
- Arrange chocolate-drenched strawberries on a parchment-lined tray, permitting them to solidify at ambient temperature for approximately 20 minutes, or expedite the process by refrigerating.
Notes
- Strawberry Selection: Choose large, ripe strawberries with firm, vibrant red surfaces to ensure the best flavor and structural integrity for filling.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly dry strawberries after washing to prevent water interference with chocolate adherence and filling consistency.
- Cheesecake Filling Technique: Whip cream cheese mixture until ultra-smooth to avoid lumpy texture inside delicate strawberries.
- Chocolate Dipping Pro: Gently tap strawberry against bowl’s edge to remove excess chocolate and create a clean, professional coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 181 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg