Patriotic Stuffed Strawberries
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Patriotic Stuffed Strawberries
Description
This recipe involves washing and drying fresh strawberries, then hollowing out the centers to create a space for the cheesecake filling. The filling is made by beating softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy, which provides a mild sweetness and creamy texture. Each strawberry is filled using a piping bag fitted with a star tip for an attractive appearance and topped with a single blueberry to complete the patriotic theme.
The strawberries are chilled for 1 to 2 hours to allow the filling to set and improve the texture. Serving within 5 to 6 hours is recommended to prevent the berries from releasing excess moisture and becoming soggy. The simplicity of the ingredients and preparation highlights the fresh fruit while adding a rich element from the cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. strawberry rinsed and pat dry, fresh
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries and gently pan dry with paper towels.
- With a paring knife, cut off the strawberry stems. and cut around the inside of the strawberry, hollowing out slightly to create a well for the cheesecake filling.
- Cut off a tiny portion of the strawberry tip, so that each strawberry can stand.
- Arrange strawberries on a large baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy, about 2 minutes on medium speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with the star tip, and pipe the filling into each strawberry, top each stuffed strawberry with a blueberry.
- Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, for about 1-2 hours.
- Serve within 5-6 hours of making this dessert, the strawberries will start releasing water and become soggy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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