Cheesecake goodness

Palm Coast Observer
Opinion

Cheesecake is my all-time favorite dessert. But seeing that it’s made of rich ingredients, it’s not the best sweet for outdoor eating.

When looking for a dessert worthy of an outdoor cookout in the sweltering Florida heat, I came across an ingenious way of eating cheesecake without feeling completely bloated afterwards; Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries.

It’s perfect. You are still eating fruit with a bite-full of delicious cheesecake goodness. No baking required. Perfect for a Memorial Day afternoon cookout.

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

â€¨â€¨What you need:â€¨â€¨
About 20 strawberries (1-2 cartons)
8 oz package of softened cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 sleeve of graham crackers

What you do:
Wash strawberries and cut off the tops, then core them using a small knife or a thin-ended apple peeler.

For the filling, beat the cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Now, fill the strawberries. I used my handy-dandy Easy Accent Decorator, but you could use a ziplock bag and snip off the end.

Fill the strawberries, leaving just a bit coming out the top. Then sprinkle with crushed graham cracker crumbs.