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Lemon Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Lemon Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Lemon Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a healthy, low-calorie treat perfect for gatherings or as a refreshing snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 strawberries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Low Fat Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 2% or whole milk
  • 1/4 cup Honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest use a microplane
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract pure vanilla extract can be used
For the Strawberries
  • 12 large Strawberries ripe and juicy

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Microplane

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of room-temperature low-fat cream cheese and 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt. Use a hand mixer on low speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of honey, the zest of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed for another 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. If the filling is too runny, cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm it up.
  4. While the filling chills, wash and dry 12 large strawberries thoroughly. Slice them in half lengthwise.
  5. Transfer the filling to a piping bag and carefully pipe it onto the center of each halved strawberry.
  6. Optionally, sprinkle some extra lemon zest on top before serving. Enjoy fresh!

Nutrition

Serving: 1strawberryCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately for maximum flavor. Can prepare filling a day in advance and refrigerate before serving.

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