How Do You Make Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries?
This little dessert is perfect for a tea or shower. They look gorgeous and taste fabulous. Before removing tops gently wash and pat dry strawberries. Rest them upside down on a paper towel until ready to prepare for filling. Remove tops by slicing across the top of the berry. Gently scoop out a hollow depression in each strawberry. [I use the small end of a melon baller; my daughter uses a grapefruit spoon] Combine the softened 8 oz. cream cheese with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon Mexican Vanilla. If you do not have access to Mexican Vanilla then adjust the vanilla to taste [usually double] Mix well. Fill a pastry bag or a ziplock bag. If using a ziplock bag cut off one corner. Squeeze filing into the hole in each strawberry. Be generous. Crumble one or two Vanilla Wafers [or you can use a graham cracker] and sprinkle the crumbs over the cream cheese. Arrange on a pretty plate with optional greens. The picture shows the cut off tops used as a garnish. Enjoy the compliments
