Banana Split Stuffed Strawberries
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Banana Split Stuffed Strawberries
Description
The Banana Split Stuffed Strawberries start with fresh strawberries that have their centers scooped out and stand upright after trimming. The filling is a fluffy blend of whipped cream, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, instant pudding mix, mashed banana, and crushed pineapple, offering a creamy, mildly sweet, and tropical flavor inside each berry. The strawberries are dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate mixed with butter, then rolled in chopped nuts, adding a rich chocolate coating with a crunchy texture.
These strawberries serve as individual small desserts or party treats, combining familiar banana split flavors in a fresh form. The preparation involves chilling the filling and setting the chocolate coating before assembling, ensuring a tidy presentation. Optional toppings like fudge sauce, sprinkles, or cherries can personalize each serving. This dessert balances fruity freshness with creamy richness and a nutty crunch for an interesting flavor combination.
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberry more or less depending on size, fresh
- 4 tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 4 tablespoons nuts finely chopped
Filling
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ banana mashed, about ¼ cup
- ¼ cup pineapple well drained, crushed
- 4 tablespoons banana pudding mix or vanilla, instant
Optional Toppings
- fudge sauce I used 5 Minute homemade sauce
- Sprinkles
- Cherry
Instructions
FILLING
- Combine heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons instant pudding mix with mixer on medium until thick and fluffy. Fold in banana & pineapple. Place in a ziploc and refrigerate.
STRAWBERRIES
- Wash & dry strawberries. Cut tops off and using a tomato corer, scoop out the center. Cut bottom off and make sure the strawberry stands upright. Stand on a paper towel to dry.
- Melt chocolate chips for about 25 seconds in the microwave, stir in butter until smooth. Dry each strawberry with a paper towel and dip in chocolate and then in nuts. Place on parchment paper and refrigerate 5 minutes or until set.
- Cut a corner off of the zippered bag and pipe filling into each strawberry. Top with desired toppings (chocolate, sprinkles, cherries).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12pint +/-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 24.8mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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