Description
These Lemon Cream Stuffed Strawberries are a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a zesty lemon cream filling. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
- Large, firm, vibrant red strawberries
- Full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- Heavy cream (or double cream)
- Fresh lemon zest
- Fresh lemon juice
- Non-alcohol vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: extra lemon zest, fresh mint leaves, finely crushed shortbread cookies
Instructions
- Prepare Your Strawberries: Gently wash all your strawberries under cool running water. Pat them completely dry with paper towels. Hull each strawberry by removing the green stem and the white core from the top, creating a cavity in the center.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In a clean, chilled mixing bowl, pour your cold heavy cream. Whip the cream on medium-high speed until it forms stiff peaks. Set this aside in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Lemon Cream Base: In a separate mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat these ingredients together until smooth and lump-free.
- Gently Fold the Whipped Cream: Add about a third of the whipped heavy cream to the lemon cream cheese mixture and gently fold it in. Then add the remaining whipped cream and continue to fold until no streaks remain.
- Fill the Strawberries: Transfer the lemon cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or use a small spoon to fill each strawberry cavity generously with the cream.
- Chill and Garnish: Arrange the filled strawberries on a serving platter and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Before serving, garnish with extra lemon zest or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed strawberry
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Choose the largest, firmest strawberries for the best results. Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture. Use a piping bag for a professional look, and avoid overmixing the whipped cream to maintain airiness.