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Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cheesecake Strawberries

Cheesecake Strawberries

Published August 8, 2011. Last updated May 8, 2024 by Judy Purcell 30 Comments

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Easy and elegant dessert for Valentines Day or any celebration.

Cheesecake Strawberries with chocolate accents are my go-to treat for Valentine’s Day and are always a hit for baby or bridal showers. You can dress them up as Santa for Christmas too!

How to make cheesecake strawberries with easy chocolate accents.

Cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are a charming addition to any dessert table. They are incredibly easy to make, yet they look like gourmet treats from a high-end bakery. Whether you’re hosting a bridal shower, planning a romantic dinner, or just want to treat yourself, these elegant strawberries are a delightful twist on traditional sweets.

Juicy, ripe strawberries stuffed with cheesecake filling and drizzled with chocolate create a memorable party dessert. Here we use both white and dark Ghirardelli chocolate to accent these luscious gems—the dot of chocolate creates a tasty platform to hold them upright.

The assembly goes quickly once the strawberries are prepped and the chocolate is melted. Go ahead and make the cheesecake filling in advance and refrigerate to save a step when you’re ready to assemble.

Of course, it may take one or two to get the hang of it … you’ll have to eat any “ugly” ones yourself (that’s part secret, part confession). 😉 ⇓ Scroll down to see how we dress them up as Santa for Christmas party desserts!

Hulled strawberries on chocolate set on wax paper for filling with cheesecake.

Step-By-Step Guide:

  1. TRIM and HULL the strawberries. Use a sharp paring knife to trim the bottom of the berry to create a flat edge so the strawberry can stand up. Use the tip of the knife to hull out a small amount of the berry under the stem as you carve out the green stem at the top. (See photo below.)
  2. WHIP the cream cheese, honey (or powdered sugar), lemon zest, and vanilla until creamed and fluffy.
  3. TRANSFER the cream cheese mix to a piping bag or large zip-type bag. Using sharp scissors, TRIM a small part of the corner off the bottom of the bag.
  4. MELT the chocolate according to package directions. SPOON a quarter-sized small dot of melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined tray.
  5. PLACE a trimmed strawberry on top of the chocolate dot and cool at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. (This chocolate base stabilizes the strawberries, especially in transport.) Repeat until all the strawberries are cooling on a chocolate dot.
  6. PRESS the cheesecake filling toward the bottom corner of the trimmed bag and PIPE the filling through the hole to fill the berries.
  7. SPRINKLE with crushed graham crackers and DRIZZLE with melted chocolate to finish the strawberries. Allow chocolate to harden or set.

TIP: The melted chocolate helps support the strawberries, but they will stand up without the chocolate so long as the bottom is trimmed flat.

Easy and elegant cheesecake strawberries for any special occasion.

Make a romantic date night dessert just for two!

Follow these adjusted measurements based on the recipe below:

6 strawberries, stem and core removed, bottom trimmed flat, dry
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, minced fine
1 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons light honey, or powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 teaspoons crushed graham cracker or cookies of choice, optional
2 tablespoons each of white and/or dark chocolate (3-4 tablespoons total), chopped or in chips, melted

Dress them up for Christmas as Cheesecake Strawberry Santa

Strawberries with cheesecake filling decorated to look like Santa Claus
Hulled Strawberries for Cheesecake Strawberry Santas
Trimming the bottom creates the Santa Hat and hulling out a deeper groove in the strawberry creates space for the filling.
Decorating Cheesecake Santas, here we are dotting the eyes with chocolate.
Using a toothpick to dot the eyes.

Cheesecake stuffed strawberries decorated to look like Santas on a white platter.

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Strawberries stuffed with cheesecake filling and drizzled with chocolate.
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Cheesecake Strawberries with Chocolate Accents

Juicy, ripe strawberries dressed in cheesecake, graham cracker and chocolate create a memorable party dessert.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 Stuffed Berries
Author: Judy Purcell
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds strawberries , stem and core removed, bottom trimmed flat
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons light honey , or powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 squares *graham crackers or Milano cookies , crushed fine (optional)
  • 1 cup white or dark chocolate , chopped and melted
  • *for gluten-free , use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies
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Instructions

  • Combine cream cheese, honey (or powdered sugar), lemon zest, and vanilla with a mixer until creamed and fluffy. Transfer the cream cheese mix to a piping bag or large Ziploc bag. Using a pair of sharp scissors, trim a small part of the corner off the bottom of the ziploc bag.
  • Place a trimmed strawberry on top of a chocolate and dot and cool at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. (This chocolate base adds stability to the strawberries, especially in transport.)
  • Press the cheesecake filling toward the bottom corner of the bag that was trimmed and squeeze the filling through the hole to fill the berries.
    NOTE: If making Santas, pipe in a little more of the filling to create space for the eyes and place the cut end of the strawberry to set on top of the filling to form a hat. Use a small spoon to add the beard or additional filling to create a ball on the hat. Wooden toothpicks are handy for adding fine details of filling or chocolate.
  • Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers. Drizzle with chocolate to finish the strawberries. Allow chocolate to harden or set.

Notes

  • Strawberries kept in the refrigerator will sweat in a warm room. Remove from refrigeration well in advance to allow time for the berries to come to room temperature and dry well before dipping in chocolate or filling so the moisture doesn’t prevent the chocolate from sticking.
  • To use a Ziploc bag for piping: Spoon filling into bag and press toward a bottom corner. Snip the corner off the bag with a pair of scissors and squeeze filling through the hole to fill the berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 70mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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  1. Bianca says

    December 16, 2021 at 9:24 am

    4 stars
    These are amazing! Making them for Christmas!

    Reply
  2. Catherine Baez Sholl says

    December 17, 2018 at 12:40 am

    5 stars
    OMG, these are the most adorable Santas I’ve ever seen! And it must taste so delicious with white chocolate. Yum!

    Reply
  3. Mirlene says

    December 16, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    YESSSSS! I need to make these ASAP. I can already imagine my daughter’s helping hands now. Love Love Love this cheesecake strawberries. Can’t wait to try it. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!

    Reply
  4. Hope says

    December 15, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    5 stars
    These are so cute, perfect for our NZ Christmas where strawberries are in season!

    Reply
  5. ChihYu says

    December 14, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! They look SO CUTE!! I totally love it!

    Reply
  6. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    December 14, 2018 at 10:11 am

    5 stars
    Oh my, those cheesecake strawberry Santas are so darn cute! My kids would love making those!

    Reply
  7. Jean says

    December 13, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t get over how stinkin’ cute these are! I love those mini Santas too. So perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  8. Raia Todd says

    December 12, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    Those look so delicious! What a fun idea to turn them into little santas. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Zuzana says

    December 12, 2018 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    I am making that Santa with my daughter. What a brilliant idea.

    Reply
  10. Kathryn says

    December 11, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    These are too cute! This is going to be a favorite for so many kids! And, what a great alternative to sugary, processed treats!

    Reply
  11. Tessa Simpson says

    December 10, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    So flipppin cute! And cheesecake and strawberries together totally won me over, these are a keeper!!

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      December 11, 2018 at 6:18 am

      Aw, thank you!

      Reply
  12. Renee D Kohley says

    December 10, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    5 stars
    Super cute! These would be great for classroom parties!

    Reply
  13. Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Oh these are absolutely adorable! I think I shall have to make these when the family come and visit over Christmas. Thank you for such a beautiful idea.
    🙂 Mandy xo

    Reply
  14. Pure Complex says

    April 11, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I would love to have these right now. I had to stop myself from staring at these for awhile lol. Delish

    Reply
  15. Choc Chip Uru says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:03 am

    What gorgeous stuffed strawberries – the fruit itself is awesome but this takes them to a whole new level 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
  16. KB and Whitesnake says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:26 am

    Looks delish.

    Reply
  17. Nicole Feliciano says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Amazing. Those are Martha-Stewart pretty. So impressed…and a little hungry. Thanks so much for sharing with Momtrends for our Friday Food Linky. Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  18. rsmacaalay says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Wow simple amazing!
    BTW I nominated you for a challenge hope to see your response soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 10, 2011 at 6:56 am

      I’m working on it! Thanks again for thinking of me 🙂

      Reply
  19. Karen says

    August 9, 2011 at 7:06 am

    A really pretty way to serve strawberries.

    Reply
  20. Nutmeg Nanny says

    August 8, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Yum! I love that you added lemon zest!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 8, 2011 at 7:45 pm

      You were such a help responding to my questions when I was making these, they turned out great for the shower. Thanks again!

      Reply
  21. frugalfeeding says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:28 am

    These are the second lot of cheesecake filled strawberries ive seen today… amazing. They look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 8, 2011 at 10:35 am

      Thanks for stopping by and saying so. Glad to find your blog 🙂

      Reply
  22. Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says

    August 8, 2011 at 8:23 am

    It’s too late for fresh strawberries here, but I really need to do this. Such a pretty and tasty looking recipe.

    Reply
    • Judy says

      August 8, 2011 at 10:32 am

      Yes, it is late in the season here in CO, relying on CA organic berries which are still coming in surprisingly flavorful. These really are worth the trouble finding some!

      Reply
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