Cheesecake Filled Strawberries

These Cheesecake Filled Strawberries are a simple sweet treat that everyone will love! Strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a creamy cheesecake filling and sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs. Yields 16 to 18 strawberries.

When given the option, I’ll choose cheesecake every time. That’s not completely true, it’s cheesecake or something lemon. I love the smooth texture, simple vanilla flavor and graham cracker crust.

These filled strawberries have all that.

Hollowed out strawberries are filled with a homemade vanilla cheesecake filling and are sprinkled with brown butter graham cracker crumbs. They’re pretty simple to make and are light yet decadent at the same time.

To Make These Cheesecake Filled Strawberries You Will Need:

• strawberries – Use medium to large size strawberries.
• graham crackers – I used a 2 ounce package. I had some leftovers but plan to use them for something else.
• sugar – Lends sweetness to the graham cracker crumbs.
• cinnamon (ground) – Lends a distinct warm and woodsy flavor.
• nutmeg (ground) – Warm, aromatic with subtle hints of clove.
• butter (salted) – Quickly browned in a skillet for subtle nutty flavor.
• heavy cream – Helps thin the cheesecake filling.
• pure vanilla extract – Adds warmth and enhances all of the other flavors in this recipe.
• cream cheese (softened) – Set out 1 hour ahead of making. Otherwise follow package directions for softening.
• powdered sugar – Lends sweetness to the cheesecake filling.

Prep the Strawberries:

Hollow out 16 to 18 medium to large strawberries and set aside.

Make The Graham Cracker Crumbs:

In the bowl of a mini food processor, break up 2 ounces graham crackers. Secure the lid and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Transfer them to a bowl and add in 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Whisk to combine.

Meanwhile melt butter in a small skillet over medium to medium-low heat, stirring often until fragrant and golden brown.

Remove iff of the heat and add in the graham cracker crumbs and stir to combine.

Make The Cheesecake Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, measure and add 1 tablespoon heavy cream, 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 8 ounces (softened) cream cheese and 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar.

Blend until smooth. Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag or resealable bag.

You can use a bag with a piping tip, however just snipping the corner of the bag is fine too.

Grab a hollowed out strawberry.

Fill with cheesecake filling. I fill them all up and then go back and add more if needed.

Lastly, sprinkle on the brown butter graham cracker crumbs.

That’s it my friends! These are SO easy and taste incredible!

Make In Advance:

Hollow out the strawberries and fill with cheesecake filling. Make crumb mixture and save it to sprinkle right before serving.

Enjoy! And if you give this Cheesecake Filled Strawberries recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!