Craving a decadent treat that won't derail your healthy lifestyle? Meet Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries! These little bites of heaven are quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and surprisingly guilt-free. As a busy mom, I'm always looking for ways to satisfy my sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen. These Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries are my go-to solution, and I think they'll become yours too!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother was famous for her simple yet elegant desserts. She believed that the best treats were those that allowed the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine. Her "secret ingredient" was always love, hand-picked berries, and a dash of joy. These Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries are my attempt to recreate that same joy, combining the freshness of strawberries with a creamy cheesecake filling and a decadent chocolate coating, just like her simple masterpieces in a new modern way.
Ingredients
- For the Strawberries:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Coating:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Strawberries: Gently rinse and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Pat them all one by one.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and the powdered sugar until it is smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare the Strawberries: If needed, carefully slice the top of each strawberry. Remove a small cone from the center of each strawberry to create space for the filling.
- Fill the Strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling to the sandwich bag, and cut the tip of the sandwich bag off. Start filling the strawberries with cream cheese.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chopped chocolate and the oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the Strawberries: Dip each filled strawberry into the melted chocolate, turning to coat completely.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. It may take up to 1 hours!
- Serve: Take them out of the fridge 30 min before serving, or you can eat them nice and cold from the fridge! Enjoy your Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Gently rinse and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Pat them all one by one.1 pound fresh strawberries
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and the powdered sugar until it is smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract.4 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- If needed, carefully slice the top of each strawberry. Remove a small cone from the center of each strawberry to create space for the filling.1 pound fresh strawberries
- Transfer the cheesecake filling to the sandwich bag, and cut the tip of the sandwich bag off. Start filling the strawberries with cream cheese.1 pound fresh strawberries, 4 ounces cream cheese
- Place the chopped chocolate and the oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth.8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Dip each filled strawberry into the melted chocolate, turning to coat completely.1 pound fresh strawberries, 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. It may take up to 1 hours!1 pound fresh strawberries
- Take them out of the fridge 30 min before serving, or you can eat them nice and cold from the fridge! Enjoy your Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries