When it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, we all look forward to the fireworks, the barbecues, and the joyous gatherings with family and friends. As you plan your festive menu, why not add a touch of sweetness with a delightful dessert that’s both easy to make and visually appealing? Enter: Stuffed Cream Cheese Strawberries. These bite-sized treats are the perfect patriotic addition to your Independence Day spread, combining fresh strawberries with a luscious cream cheese filling. Let’s dive into how you can whip up this delicious dessert that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
A Burst of Flavor and Fun
These Stuffed Cream Cheese Strawberries are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. The bright red strawberries filled with creamy white cheese create a stunning contrast, perfectly aligning with the red, white, and blue theme of the 4th of July.
Serve these strawberries on a patriotic platter or arrange them in a star shape to add a decorative touch to your dessert table. They’re perfect for nibbling on while you watch fireworks light up the night sky or for enjoying alongside other festive dishes like burgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob.
STUFFED CREAM CHEESE STRAWBERRIES
Equipment
- paring knife
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer or whisk
- piping bag or plastic sandwich bag
- spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- blue sugar crystals
- 1 sheet graham crackers, crushed, for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberries:
- Wash and rinse strawberries.
- Using a paring knife, hull the strawberries by cutting out the stems and a small portion of the inside to create a cavity for the filling.
- Barely cut the bottoms off so that they can sit flat in an upright position.
Make the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fill the Strawberries:
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with one corner cut off.
- Fill the strawberries with the cream cheese and sprinkle the top with some crushed graham crackers.
Prepare the white chocolate
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully melted and smooth.
Dip and Decorate
- Dip the top of each filled strawberry into the melted white chocolate.
- Immediately sprinkle the blue sugar crystals over the white chocolate before it sets.
Set and Serve
- Place the decorated strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or place the strawberries in the refrigerator for quicker setting.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Sugar: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
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