Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 20 large fresh strawberries (about 1-1/2 pounds); 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening; Graham cracker crumbs, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 20 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These strawberry cheesecake bites are quick and easy, a perfect combo of sweet, creamy cheesecake and chocolate-covered strawberries.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 large fresh strawberries (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Graham cracker crumbs, optional

Directions

For filling, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until smooth.
Remove stems from strawberries. Using a paring knife or small melon baller, cut a 1-in.-deep opening in the stem end of strawberries. Pipe or spoon cream cheese mixture into openings. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over strawberries; if desired, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 filled strawberry: 70 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

These treats are a perfect mouthful of strawberry, sweet cream cheese filling and just a drizzle of chocolate. Easy to fill and fix ahead, they add tempting variety to brunch or party offerings—and make a delicious homemade gift. —Linda Baldt, Croydon, Pennsylvania

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