How to Store Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
Loosely cover these cheesecake-filled strawberries, and store them in the fridge up to one day after assembly (although they’re best served fresh!).
Can you make cheesecake-stuffed strawberries in advance?
If you have a few minutes to assemble them right before serving, prepare the strawberries and the filling ahead of time, and store separately in the fridge. Then pipe the filling into the berries right as guests arrive. If you need to have the dessert fully assembled and complete before the gathering, store them in the fridge, loosely covered, for up to one day.
Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries Tips
How to you clean strawberries for cheesecake-stuffed strawberries?
To prevent mold growth, it’s best to wait to clean strawberries until right before you use them. A quick rinse in water should suffice. If the berries are a little extra dirt-covered, you can also rinse them in a diluted vinegar mixture. Drain them, and pat them dry very gently.
How do you prepare strawberries for dessert?
To prepare the strawberries, we slice the stem end off so the berries can stand up nicely on the cut side. It looks great on any table for a party or potluck. If you want a simpler, shorter way of preparing the berries, you can hull them with a paring knife and pipe in the filling. Or push a stainless-steel drinking straw through the bottom of the berry to the top. Our guide on how to hull strawberries has more tips for you.
How do you fill cheesecake-stuffed strawberries without a pastry bag?
Knowing how to use a pastry bag makes quick work of filling the strawberries, but there are plenty of alternatives if you don’t have one. The easiest option is to use a spoon to put the filling in the strawberries. You can also use a resealable bag instead of a pastry bag. Simply fill the bag with the filling, then snip off a corner, and you have an instant pastry bag.
Watch How to Make Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
Ingredients
3 dozen large fresh strawberries
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Grated chocolate, optional
Directions
1
Remove stems from strawberries. Cut a deep “X” in the tip of each berry. Gently spread berries open.
2
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons into each berry; if desired, sprinkle with chocolate. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 filled strawberry: 41 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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