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    Cannoli Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

    First Published: February 9, 2021 . Last Modified: October 31, 2022 lisa19 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Take advantage of  fresh strawberries by making Cannoli Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries.  This is a delicious no bake strawberry dessert!

    Cannoli Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries is a wonderful no bake dessert!

    Strawberry Recipe Obsession

    Lately, I’ve become just a little obsessed with strawberries. Have you seen the strawberries in the supermarket? Every time I see the clear containers piled high with the huge, juicy, red berries, I’m reminded that this cold, bitter weather will come to an end soon. Luckily, Florida strawberry season is December through April and strawberries are the bright spot in winter.

    Shortly after Florida strawberry season ends, I start to see local strawberries in my markets. Hooray! Let strawberry season continue!

    I eat them as snacks, put them in salads and love making breakfast with them. But I really love making this no bake strawberry dessert.

    Here are more of the strawberry recipes I have been making:

    • Strawberry Mango Smoothie
    • Balsamic Brown Sugar Strawberries
    • Strawberry Feta Skewers with Basil
    • Strawberry Balsamic Crostini via Cozy Cravings
    • Double Strawberry Muffins Made Healthier
    • Strawberry French Toast Sliders with Cannoli Cream
    I love the beautiful containers of fresh strawberries at my supermarket.

    Ingredients needed for Cannoli Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

    Ricotta cheese - You can use part skim or whole milk. 

    Cream cheese - Both full fat and light cream cheese work here too. 

    Powdered sugar - This makes the filling sweet. If you ever run out, you can make your own powdered sugar substitute!

    Vanilla extract - This adds extra flavor to the filling. Substitute almond extra if you'd like.  

    Fresh Strawberries - Make sure to get nice red berries. 

    Mini Chocolate Chips and Crushed Graham Crackers - They are both used as garnishes. You can easily leave them out or substitute crushed nuts or just sprinkle with powdered sugar.

    How to Make Cheesecake Filled Strawberries

    The filling is mixed together and stuffed inside a big juicy berry. You can use a pastry bag to pipe the filling and make it look really fancy or you can stuff them with a small spoon. They really taste great both ways. 

    I sprinkle them with mini chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs but you can also use chopped nuts, powdered sugar or another garnish that you may like.. These stuffed berries are so easy to make but you will get plenty of compliments when you serve these to friends or family.

    If I am making these for a party or company, I prefer to make the filling in advance and refrigerate it. Then I can fill the strawberries right before I am about to serve them. The bigger the strawberries, the more filling I can get in these babies!

    While this is a decadent dessert, it is lighter and less calories than a cannoli or a rich piece of baked cheesecake. It includes sweet strawberries which is nature’s candy. So that’s also healthy, right? Just think, you are getting a dose of fiber and vitamin C in your dessert.

    It's easy to fill strawberries with a piping bag.

    Tips for making stuffed strawberries

    • After removing the stems, I like to slice the berries across the bottom to make them lay flat on a plate.
    •  The berries can be hollowed out with a small knife or a cross can be cut through the top of the berry and then opened up to stuff the filling inside. I prefer the cross because I want to keep as much of the berry intact as possible.
    • I use a pound of berries for this recipe which is usually about 16 to 20 strawberries. But they are all different sizes so you will have to adjust how many you can fill depending on their size.
    •  The strawberries can be filled an hour in advance but I would not do them too far in advance because when they sit, the juices start to escape which will make things messy.
    • If your grocery store, does not carry good fresh strawberries, why not ask your produce manager for them? Because if you are not getting great strawberries, you are really missing out.
    A plate of cheesecake filled strawberries is a great way to end a meal.

    More No Bake Dessert Recipes

    Since I do not bake very often, I love using fresh strawberries for no- bake desserts. Some may call me lazy but I consider this no bake strawberry dessert smart. While baking requires a hot oven and precision in measuring ingredients, this stuffed strawberry recipe requires just a hand mixer and some simple ingredients.

    Here are more favorite recipes:

    • Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Cannoli Dip with Cinnamon Chips 
    • Grilled Apricots with Cinnamon, Ricotta and Honey
    • Nutella Cheesecake Dip
    • Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
    • No Bake Caramel Shortbread Pie via I am Baker
    Cannoli Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries make a great Valentines Day dessert.

    If you like this no bake recipe for Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, please give it a 5-star rating below.

    RECIPE

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    5 from 10 votes

    Cannoli Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

    This is the perfect two bite "no bake" dessert to make using fresh strawberries.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16 to 20 strawberries
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: lisa
    Cost: $8

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • ½ cup ricotta cheese
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
    • 16 ounce container of strawberries
    • Mini chocolate chips for garnish
    • Graham cracker crumbs for garnish

    Instructions

    • In a medium size bowl, beat together cream cheese, ricotta cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix for about two minutes or until smooth.
    • Refrigerate mixture until ready to stuff strawberries.
    • Remove stems from strawberries and slice across so that strawberries will lay flat on a plate. Hollow out the top of a strawberry or make a cross in the top so there is room for filling.
    • Pipe some filling into each strawberry. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1strawberry | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

    First Published February 2018 ; Last Updated February 2021

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    Comments

    1. Caitlyn says

      February 18, 2018 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      Definitely a smart no-bake dessert! Healthy and so easy to make. Perfect for any day snacking and looks deliciously refreshing!

      Reply
    2. Liz says

      February 18, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      The cannoli filling sounds amazing! What a simple, elegant dessert!

      Reply
    3. Cindy@CindysRecipesandWritings says

      February 19, 2018 at 6:20 am

      These would look great on a dessert tray!

      Reply
    4. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      February 19, 2018 at 10:02 am

      These would be very dangerous around me. I don't think I could stop myself!

      Reply
    5. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      February 19, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits ever. EVER. And this recipe makes me love them even more!

      Reply
    6. Laura Dembowski says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      This is a really fun, light dessert idea. It totally lets the strawberries shine.

      Reply
    7. Marsha Maxwell says

      February 04, 2019 at 12:05 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! Simple and light, but also a little decadent. My husband adores strawberries, so these are perfect for Valentine's Day!

      Reply
    8. HolyVeggies says

      February 04, 2019 at 5:06 am

      5 stars
      Strawberries are my favorite fruit so these are just perfect!

      Reply
    9. Gwynn Galvin says

      March 07, 2019 at 10:53 pm

      These will quickly become a favorite dessert in my kitchen!

      Reply
    10. Jillian L Schneider says

      November 17, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      I made these for a party and they were amazing!!!!

      Reply
      • lisa says

        November 18, 2019 at 8:09 am

        Glad you liked them!

        Reply
    11. Wanda says

      February 21, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      They look like the perfect treat, one I might get carried away eating! Bookmarking!

      Reply
    12. colleen kennedy says

      February 24, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      Never thought to add chips to these, my kids went crazy for them! TY

      Reply
    13. Heidy says

      January 01, 2022 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      These Cannoli Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries were off the chain awesome! Everyone loved them!!! Happy New Year!

      Reply
    14. Claudia Lamascolo says

      January 01, 2022 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      These are just amazing looking and I could never resist cannoli filling it's just my most favorite dessert ever !

      Reply
    15. Mairead says

      January 01, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      These strawberries are absolutely delicious and look stunning. A great recipe for entertaining and impressing your guests.

      Reply
    16. Jennifer says

      January 01, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for a party and they were a hit! Not hard to make, and delicious, the perfect recipe for me!

      Reply
    17. Jill says

      January 01, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Strawberries are looking really great at the store right now. Going to make some of these!

      Reply

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