Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries Recipe
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries combine the fresh, juicy sweetness of ripe strawberries with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling encased in a smooth layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate. This elegant dessert is perfect for parties or a decadent treat any time, requiring minimal preparation and no baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 1 pound (about 12–15) large strawberries, thoroughly rinsed and pat dry
Chocolate Coating
- 6 ounces (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Rinse strawberries and pat them dry thoroughly. Remove the tops and hull the center of each berry carefully using a small paring knife to create space for the filling.
- Melt Chocolate: Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip Strawberries: Dip each prepared strawberry into the melted chocolate, covering it evenly. Place the dipped strawberries on the parchment-lined baking sheet to allow the chocolate to set.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth and creamy. Add cold heavy cream and beat for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Chill the filling in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Pipe Filling: Transfer the chilled cheesecake filling to a piping bag fitted with a small tip. Pipe the filling into the hallowed center of each chocolate-covered strawberry, filling generously.
- Set Filling: If the filling feels soft or runny, place the filled strawberries back in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the cheesecake filling to set firmly.
- Serve: Serve the chocolate covered cheesecake strawberries immediately for best freshness, or store them refrigerated and enjoy within 12 hours for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping in chocolate to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Use a small paring knife to carefully hull strawberries without destroying their structure.
- Chilling the cheesecake filling before piping helps achieve a firm, creamy texture inside the berries.
- If desired, you can drizzle additional melted white chocolate over the finished strawberries for decoration.
- Consume the strawberries within 12 hours for best taste, as the moisture from the fruit can soften the chocolate over time.
Keywords: chocolate covered strawberries, cheesecake filling, no bake dessert, easy party dessert, chocolate dipped fruit
