Lindas Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipes

CHEESECAKE-STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; spoon into a piping bag or a resealabe bag with a corner snipped.
• Fill cavities of cored strawberries with the cream cheese mixture. Dip filled side of strawberries in the crushed graham crackers to coat.

LINDA'S CHEESECAKE-STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a bowl, and microwave for 30 seconds, so that it's soft.
• Whip together the cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar.
• In the center of each strawberry, using a sharp knife, make a hole in each one, as deep as you can without going out the bottom.
• Spoon or pipe the filling into each hole.
• Dip cheesecake end of strawberry into chopped almonds, making sure you completely cover the cheesecake filling with the nuts.
• Lay strawberries in a pretty serving dish.
• Sprinkle with any leftover nuts around the dish.
• Chill, and serve.
• Makes 24 servings.

HEAVENLY FILLED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Remove stems from strawberries; cut a deep "X" in the tip of each berry. Gently spread berries open., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons into each berry; if desired, sprinkle with chocolate. Chill until serving.

INSIDE OUT - CHEESECAKE STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a 350 oven for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
• Whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the vanilla and sugar.
• Trim a small slice off the bottom (pointed end) of the strawberry, so it will stand on a plate. Slice off the top of the strawberry. Hollow the strawberry using a small melon baller or spoon.
• Place the cheesecake mix in a ziploc bag and snip the end (or use a pastry bag). Fill the berries until the mixture pipes over the top.
• Arrange the toasted almonds over the top. Serve immediately or chill, covered, for up to two hours.