Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (for garnish, optional)
- Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
Equipment Needed
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Piping bag or plastic zip-top bag
- Paring knife
- Baking sheet or serving platter
- Spoon (for scooping out strawberries, optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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First, I like to start by washing the strawberries under cold running water. Once they’re clean, I gently pat them dry with a paper towel. It’s important to be gentle so you don’t bruise the berries. Next, I carefully slice off the tops of each strawberry. If you want to get a bit fancy, you can also hollow them out slightly with a paring knife, creating a little space for that luscious filling. This step is optional, but I find it helps with presentation and makes more space for the chocolate cheesecake filling. (See the next page below to continue steps…)