Description
Delightfully fresh and creamy, these Lemon Cream Stuffed Strawberries combine ripe strawberries with a luscious lemon-infused cream cheese filling, perfect for a light dessert or refreshing snack. With a tangy lemon zest and juice whipped into a smooth cream cheese and heavy cream blend, this no-bake recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Strawberries
- 12 large, firm, ripe strawberries
Lemon Cream Filling
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Gently wash all your strawberries under cool running water and pat them completely dry with paper towels to avoid sogginess.
- Hull the Strawberries: Remove the green leafy tops and scoop out a small portion of the white core from each strawberry to create a cavity for filling.
- Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, pour the cold heavy cream and whip using a mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Make Lemon Cream Filling: In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Fillings: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture, mixing carefully until just combined to retain fluffiness.
- Fill the Strawberries: Transfer the lemon cream into a piping bag and generously fill each hollowed strawberry with the creamy mixture.
- Chill and Serve: Arrange the filled strawberries on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the filling to set.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are thoroughly dried after washing to prevent watery filling.
- Use cold heavy cream straight from the fridge for best whipping results.
- For a lighter dessert, you can substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- These can be prepared a few hours in advance but are best consumed the same day for freshness.
- Optional garnish: sprinkle a little extra lemon zest or a mint leaf atop each strawberry before serving.
