Description
These Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries are a festive, no-bake patriotic dessert perfect for summer celebrations. Fresh strawberries are hollowed and filled with a smooth, creamy cheesecake mixture, then dipped in crushed graham crackers and blue sanding sugar to create a vibrant red, white, and blue treat that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup blue sanding sugar or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Using a small paring knife or melon baller, carefully hollow out the center of each strawberry to create space for the filling.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Fill Strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag or a zip-top plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the filling into each hollowed strawberry, slightly mounding it on top for a nice rounded appearance.
- Add Toppings: Dip the top of each filled strawberry first into the crushed graham crackers, then gently dip into the blue sanding sugar or sprinkles to achieve the patriotic red, white, and blue effect.
- Chill and Serve: Arrange the strawberries on a serving platter and place them in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set perfectly.
Notes
- You can substitute the blue sanding sugar with crushed blue candies or sprinkles for a similar effect.
- For extra flavor, add a bit of lemon zest into the cheesecake filling before piping.
- These cheesecake strawberries are best served the same day they are made to maintain freshness and texture.
