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Cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect party treat filled with a creamy and smooth cream cheese filling. Topped with a graham cracker crumb, they are juicy, tangy, and sweet all at the same time. This easy and quick dessert is unbelievably delicious and impossible to resist!

Is there anything better than a sweet ripe strawberry? Maybe one dipped in chocolate! For more fun strawberry recipes, you should try these Chocolate Covered Strawberries, these amazing Strawberry Brownies, and this super yummy Strawberry Cheesecake Salad.

Strawberries Stuffed with Cheesecake

Fresh ripe cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect thing to serve for any holiday celebration! From Valentine’s Day to the 4th of July and of course Mother’s Day, these are the perfect treat! They are super simple and easy to make and the freshness of the strawberry really shines. The sweetness of the strawberry plus the tangy cheesecake filling are a match made in heaven.

I love strawberry anything! We make a lot of strawberry desserts at my house, like this easy fresh strawberry pie and this irresistible strawberry milkshake. When berries are ripe and in season, all I can think about is cheesecake-stuffed strawberries! An entire batch of these was gone in minutes! These are a MUST try for a festive and fun dessert everyone will go crazy over! They are beautiful served on a chocolate charcuterie board or a Valentine’s Day charcuterie board too. You really can’t go wrong any way you serve them!

Ingredients

There are only 5 ingredients in this delicious and simple dessert. The most important thing is to choose really ripe and fresh strawberries. Other than that, there is nothing to this recipe. It is the perfect recipe to make when you don’t have a lot of time but still want a dessert to WOW your guests. Out of all of the amazing dessert recipes on my blog, this is still one of my favorites! You can find the exact measurements below in the recipe card.

Cream Cheese: Adds a mild sweet and tangy flavor and a smooth creamy filling in the strawberry.Powdered Sugar: Sweetness!Vanilla Extract: The vanilla brings out all the other flavors and adds a rich flavor of its own as well.Strawberries: Fresh and juicy and beautifully red!Crushed Graham Cracker: The perfect crispy crumb to add a small crunch to each bite.

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe

This cheesecake stuffed strawberry recipe is so easy, you are going to want to make them all the time! The best part is the cream cheese filling if you ask me. No need to bake cheesecake! It’s a simple cream cheese mixture. They are also a great recipe to make with kids. My kids are great at helping me remove the insides of the strawberry. It’s also really fun for them to use the piping bag to fill them up with delicious cream. I can’t wait for you to try this recipe!

Make Filling: In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy. Fill the mixture in a piping bag.Prepare Strawberries: Core out each strawberry and fill with cream cheese mixture.Add Topping: Top with crushed graham cracker.Enjoy!

Tips for Making Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Every time I make this recipe, I get so many compliments. Everyone is in love with them! You definitely won’t have any leftovers either. Here are a few tips for making these cheesecake-stuffed strawberries.

Cutting: Use a small paring knife or melon baller to get the center out of the strawberry. This is the longest part of the process, but it’s so worth it.Filling: If you do not have a pastry bag you can put the filling in a ziploc bag and cut off the corner instead. It works the same way, and you can even put a piping tip in the bottom to get the cute design!Graham Cracker Crumb: You can make your own graham cracker crumbs by putting the graham crackers in a zip lock bag. Grab a rolling pin and hit the bag until they are a nice small crumb. You could also put them in a food processor and pulse them until fine. Dip In Chocolate: It is no surprise that these strawberries are perfect dipped in chocolate. Pick your favorite chocolate and melt it in a bowl in 15 second intervals in the microwave. Once it is nice and creamy, dip your strawberries in it and set them on parchment to firm up. They are the perfect treat!

Storing Leftovers

These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are so easy to make and they are perfect for any holiday. I love them because they actually store well for a few days! You don’t have to rush right before an event to have these ready. Here is how to store your leftovers.

In the Refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. If you are making these ahead, store the graham cracker crumb separately and sprinkle on at the last minute since it will get less crisp as it sits.

Other Strawberry Recipes to TryStrawberries are the perfect fruit for a dessert. They are juicy and sweet, and have a beautiful color. They taste great cooked and fresh, and they are always a crowd pleaser. If you are in the mood for a strawberry dessert, here are a few of my favorites that you have to try!
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Cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect party treat filled with a creamy and smooth cream cheese filling. Topped with a graham cracker crumb, they are juicy, tangy, and sweet all at the same time. This easy and quick dessert is unbelievably delicious and impossible to resist!

Course Appetizer, DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword cheesecake strawberries, cheesecake stuffed strawberries, cream cheese stuffed strawberries

Prep Time 15 minutesCook Time 0 minutesTotal Time 15 minutes

Servings 12 Strawberries
Calories 33kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients1 8 ounce cream cheese softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 pound strawberries1/4 cup crushed graham cracker for topping
InstructionsIn a stand mixer or using a hand mixer combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy. Fill mixture in a piping bag.Core out each strawberry and fill with cream cheese mixture. Top with crushed graham cracker.

NotesUpdated Feb 2023
Originally Posted June 2020
NutritionCalories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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These decadent red velvet sugar cookie bars with cream cheese frosting are so divine. This is the best of both worlds, all the goodness of red velvet cake in an easy-to-make cookie bar form.

Red velvet is one of my favorite dessert flavors. It’s rich and chocolatey with the best hint of tang! If you love it as much as I do, here are a few more recipes you need to try: red velvet cheesecake, red velvet pound cake, and red velvet white chocolate chip cookies.

Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

These could quite possibly be the best cookie bars that I have ever made. They’re thick, dense and slightly crisp on the edges. It’s a perfect cross between a cookie and dessert bar. Topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, these are going to be you new go-to favorites. They’re everything you love about red velvet cake but in a moist, fudgy dessert bar form. Psst- they’re also a great option for Valentine’s Day!

These bars though. They’re so moist and heavenly! The tangy flavor of the cream cheese frosting perfectly complements the sweetness of the red velvet, making every bite a burst of flavor in your mouth. These sugar cookie ebars are so good, you’ll find yourself reaching for another one before you even finish the first! Perfect for a sweet snack, a party dessert, or even as a special breakfast treat, these bars are sure to become a favorite in no time. So go ahead, give them a try and taste the yummy goodness for yourself!

Ingredients for Red Velvet Cookie Bars and Frosting

These red velvet sugar cookies are scrumptious and easy to make. You are going to love how fast both the cookie bars and frosting come together. If you’re looking for exact measurements, they can all be found in the recipe card below.

Flour: All-purpose flour works great here!Unsweetened Cocoa: If you have non-alkalized (also known as Dutch process) cocoa powder, use that!Salt: Balances out the sweetness of the cookie bars.Baking Powder: A necessary rising agent.Butter: Bring the butter to room temperature before using it. This way, you will end up with a smoother batter.Sugar: Just regular granulated sugar works fine!Eggs: Give the cookies texture and lift.Vanilla: Adds a little extra flavor. Use pure vanilla extract if you can!Red Food Coloring: For that signature red color.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so your frosting ends up nice and smooth.Butter: Should also be at room temperature.Powdered Sugar: For thickness and sweetness.Vanilla: Adds an extra pop of flavor!

How to Make Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

As easy as cookies but faster and more hands-off. These will be a winner when you’re short on time, but need big flavor and big wow factor. Red velvet makes everything just a bit more special! These sugar cookie bars almost look too good to eat.

Preheat Oven, Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Have a 9×13 inch pan ready. I like to line mine with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray so that the bars easily lift out and are easy to cut.Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Then set aside.Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup butter softened and sugar until light and creamy. About 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until combined.Combine and Bake: Add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Press into the bottom of the 9×13 inch pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges start to pull away from the sides and a toothpick entered into the center comes out clean. Allow to completely cool before frosting.Prepare Frosting and Enjoy: To make the cream cheese frosting, Beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat together until smooth. Frost the top of the bars and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

These heavenly red velvet sugar cookie bars are a cinch to make. Here are a few extra tips to keep in mind so they turn out perfectly!

Prep Your Pan: Line your pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray so that the bars easily lift out and are easy to cut.Room Temperature Ingredients: The butter and cream cheese should be brought to room temperature naturally, not in the microwave. This will ensure the creamiest texture. The butter and cream cheese will incorporate more evenly.Batter Thickness: Don’t panic if the batter is thick, it’s definitely a cookie batter, not a cake batter.Press: When you put the cookie bars into the pan use a spatula to press down evenly. It will bake up nice and chewy and amazing!Add Toppings: Use your imagination to decorate these red velvet sugar cookie bars! Use sprinkles and candies to make them festive, for whatever holiday or occasion you’re making them for! You can also add a drizzle of chocolate or white chocolate sauce for extra decadence.

Storing Leftovers

Red velvet sugar cookie bars with cream cheese frosting will last for 3-5 days if stored properly. To keep them fresh, it’s best to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to eat them, simply take the bars out of the refrigerator a few minutes before serving to allow them to reach room temperature. This way, they will be nice and soft and taste as good as they did on the first day!

More Red Velvet DessertsNot only is red velvet a fantastic dessert flavor, but it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day with its deep red coloring! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are a few more delicious treats that you have to add to the dessert lineup! They’re all rich, decadent, and are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Enjoy!
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Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars

These decadent red velvet sugar cookie bars with cream cheese frosting are so divine. This is the best of both worlds, all the goodness of red velvet cake in an easy-to-make cookie bar form.

Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword cookie bar recipes, red velvet cookies, red velvet sugar cookie bars

Prep Time 15 minutesCook Time 20 minutesTotal Time 35 minutes

Servings 16 Bars
Calories 452kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients2 1/2 cups flour1/4 cup unsweet­ened cocoa1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon bak­ing pow­der1 cup but­ter softened1 1/2 cups sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 Tablespoons red food coloringCream Cheese Frosting:8 ounces cream cheese softened1/2 cup butter softened2 cups sifted powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla
InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Have a 9×13 inch pan ready. I like to line mine with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray so that the bars easily lift out and are easy to cut.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup butter softened and sugar until light and creamy. About 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until combined.Add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Press into the bottom of the 9×13 inch pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges start to pull away from the sides and a toothpick entered into the center comes out clean. Allow to completely cool before frosting.To make the cream cheese frosting, Beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat together until smooth. Frost the top of the bars and enjoy!

NotesOriginally posted January 26, 2014
Updated on January 31, 2023
NutritionCalories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 799IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg

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