Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Last of all, dessert.

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. fresh strawberries, rinsed and pat dry
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Graham cracker crumbs, optional

Directions:

1. With a paring knife, cut off the strawberry stems. Cut around the inside of the strawberry, hollowing out slightly and creating a well for the cheesecake. (You can also do this with a small melon baller). Cut off a small portion of the pointy strawberry tip, so that each strawberry can stand. Place each on a large baking sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, with a standing or handheld electric mixer, beat cream cheese , sugar, and vanilla until fluffy, about 2 minutes on medium speed. Place mixture in a pastry bag and pipe into each strawberry, adding a little extra to the top. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
3. Optionally, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of each stuffed strawberry.

Enjoy!
TIP: Don’t make more than 5 hours in advance , or your strawberries will sweat and may become a bit soggy.

I slice the strawberries in half, cut a little off so they would lay flat, then topped them with the cheesecake mixture. Too good.