Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries Food

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.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the cheesecake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. Cut a 10-inch-by-5 1/2-inch strip of parchment.
• Prepare and bake the cake batter in the prepared pan according to the package directions for a 9-inch pan. Let cool completely on a rack, about 1 hour. Open the pan clasp, loosen the collar and slip in the parchment strip so it encircles the cake; it will come up about 2 inches higher than the edge. Close the clasp.
• Meanwhile, chop enough strawberries to make 2 cups. Toss with the sugar in a medium bowl and let sit until softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash the strawberries and sugar to a pulp (the mixture should be mostly smooth with a few chunks).
• Beat the cream cheese and 2 cups cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and stiff peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Bring 1/2 cup cream to a boil in a small saucepan then whisk in the gelatin, stirring continuously, until dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Fold the cream-gelatin mixture into the strawberry mixture until combined. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the strawberry-gelatin mixture until combined. Pour on top of the cake and smooth out the top with an offset spatula. Chill until set, 2 hours and up to overnight.
• For the ganache: Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring the butter and the remaining 1 cup heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour the cream mixture over the chocolate and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until melted and smooth.
• Dip each of the remaining strawberries into the chocolate halfway, twisting to let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place on the prepared baking sheet and let harden, about 30 minutes. Reserve the remaining chocolate.
• Open the pan clasp and remove the collar and parchment. Transfer the cake to a serving platter or cake stand. Reheat the reserved ganache in the microwave until it is pourable. Pour the ganache around the edge of the cake, smoothing it with an offset spatula and letting some drip down the sides. Place the chocolate-covered strawberries around the rim with the stems facing inward. Let stand until hardened, about 15 minutes.

CHEESECAKE STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash and dry strawberries. Cut the leaf side of strawberries flat so they sit properly on a plate. Cut each strawberry into 6 points but cutting about ¾ of the way through the strawberries - do NOT cut strawberries all the way down.
• In a mixing bowl on high speed, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Mix in powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
• Using an icing bag with a star tip, fill each strawberry with the cream cheese mixture. Serve immediately. The longer these sit, the more the filling will absorb the moisture from the strawberry and the filling will start running out.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED AND STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries.
• using a small melon baller (or a paring knife) scoop out the top of the strawberry removing stem and some of the center.
• melt chocolate in microwave at medium heat. use small intervals like 30 - 45 seconds. mix between each interval, do not overheat.
• Dip strawberries in chocolate and place on wax paper to dry.
• While they are drying mix the cream cheese, sugar and syrup using an electric mixer.
• you can either scoop the filling into the strawberries with the melon baller or pipe it in using a pastry bag for a nicer presentation.

CHEESECAKE STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy. Fill mixture in a piping bag.
• Core out each strawberry and fill with cream cheese mixture. Top with crushed graham cracker.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED CHEESECAKE FILLED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash the strawberries. Then, slice the bottom point off the strawberry, so that it can stand up straight. Next, pluck the stem off. Using a paring knife or strawberry huller, scoop out the top to make room for the cheesecake.
• This is the most important step...dry off the strawberries individually with paper towels. If the strawberries are wet, the chocolate will not stick.
• Melt the chocolate in a double broiler or microwave. (Note: if using a microwave, only melt it in 20-second increments to make sure it doesn't burn). I use Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips.
• Line a cookie sheet (that will fit in your freezer) with waxed paper or a Silpat. Dip the bottom half of each strawberry into the melted chocolate and place on the lined pan. Once the pan is full, place it in the freezer for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
• While the chocolate is cooling, make the cheesecake filling. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and milk, until smooth. If it seems too thick, add a splash more milk.
• Spoon the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag with a star tip. If you don't have a piping bag, scoop it into a large Ziploc bag and snip off the corner. Remove the strawberries from the freezer and pipe in the cheesecake filling. Top with a slivered almond and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Prepare the strawberries by washing them and removing the stem. Use a strawberry corer or knife to hollow out each strawberry.
• Cut off a small slice of the bottom of each strawberry to create a flat surface for the strawberry to stand up on. Set aside for now.
• Using a mixer on medium high speed, whip the cream cheese, chocolate syrup, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla until completely smooth with no lumps.
• Mix in whipped topping and beat until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
• Remove the filling from the mixer and place into a piping bag with a star tip.
• Pipe the filling into each strawberry.
• Top off with optional mini chocolate chips or chocolate sprinkles.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate the strawberries until ready to serve.