Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • 8 oz full fat cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions:

  1. Wash strawberries. Rinse the fruit under cold water and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Note: Moisture on the outside prevents the filling from sticking.
  2. Hull the berries. Use a paring knife to remove the green tops and carve out a small well in the center. Stop when you see the hollow interior.
  3. Level the bottoms. Slice a tiny sliver off the pointed end of each strawberry. Note: This allows them to stand upright on a serving platter.
  4. Whip the cheese. Place 8 oz cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until velvety and light.
  5. Add the sugar. Gradually mix in 0.5 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes until fully aerated.
  6. Prepare the bag. Fit a piping bag with a star tip and fill it with the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Fill the fruit. Pipe the mixture into each strawberry, swirling upward until a small peak forms.
  8. Add the crunch. Sprinkle 0.25 cup graham cracker crumbs over the tops or dip the cheese side down into a bowl of crumbs.
  9. Chill the berries. Place the finished strawberries in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. Wait until the cheese feels firm to the touch.
  10. Serve immediately. Arrange on a tray and share while the berries are still cold and crisp.