Description
A delicious recipe for chocolate covered cheesecake strawberries that combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with the sweetness of strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces chocolate (dark or milk), chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly, leaving the stems intact.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Using a piping bag or a small spoon, fill each strawberry with the cheesecake mixture.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each filled strawberry into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-covered strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the strawberries for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Make sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping to ensure the chocolate adheres properly.
- These can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries