Description
Experience the delightful combination of fresh strawberries and a creamy lemon filling with these irresistible Lemon Cream Stuffed Strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, this no-bake dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- Large, firm, ripe strawberries
- Full-fat cream cheese
- Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- Fresh lemon zest
- Fresh lemon juice
- Heavy cream (cold)
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently wash all your strawberries under cool running water and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Hull the strawberries by removing the green leafy top and a small portion of the white core to create a cavity.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour your cold heavy cream and whip it until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Transfer the lemon cream into a piping bag and fill each hollowed strawberry generously with the cream.
- Arrange the filled strawberries on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed strawberry
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Choose the largest strawberries for easier hulling and filling. Always use fresh lemons for the best flavor, and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture.