Weight Watchers Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries is an appealing and delicious dessert option. This beautiful dish is prepared with fresh strawberries, low-fat cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Fresh strawberries are the main component of this light and refreshing dish. We can utilize this beautiful dish as an appetizer or dessert. Weight Watchers Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a good choice for anyone craving a sweet and filling dessert. This dessert is sure to delight even those who are not a fan of sweet dishes. Each serving of this dessert gives only a total of 35 calories, which perfectly adjusts to the Weight Watchers diet program. Let’s ready the no-cooking dessert with the instructions (mentioned below).
STATS
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers, gluten-free, Vegetarian
- Total Time: Twenty minutes
- Preparation Time: Twenty minutes
- Cook Time: None
EQUIPMENT
- A sharp knife
- Two bowls
- Electric mixer
- Piping bag
- Serving plate
INGREDIENTS
- 16 large and fresh strawberries, approx. to 1 Ib
- Less fat cream cheese 4 oz., about one-third
- Powdered sugar 1/4 cup
- 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
- Full-sized low-fat graham crackers 1 sheet
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the head of the strawberries with a knife.
- Next, remove the white side of every strawberry by hollowing it out with a knife.
- After that, add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cream cheese to a dish.
- Blend all items with an electric mixer.
- After blending, pour the cream cheese filling into a piping bag.
- Next, fill each strawberry hole with the cheese filling.
- Follow the same steps to fill the remaining 15 strawberries.
- Next, crush the graham crackers. Shift it into a bowl.
- Now, coat the top of each strawberry with the graham crackers.
- The tasty and crunchy Weight Watchers Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are ready.
- Place the coated strawberries on a serving plate.
- Serve instantly or preserve in the fridge to chill.
TOPPING AND COATING VARIATIONS
- We can top the head of strawberries with different components. Some unique topping ideas are discussed below.
- Add grated nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds for a flavor.
- Decorate the upper layer of strawberries with melted chocolate.
- Incorporate vibrant and edible sprinkles to make this dessert more beautiful.
- Utilized crushed and unsweetened coconut flakes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy the strawberries with scones or mini quiches.
- Serve this dish with lavender shortbread cookies or lemon bars.
- Paired it with finger sandwiches, mimosas, or quiche Lorraine.
- Egg benedict avocado toast or Greek yogurt parfait goes well with this dish.
- This dessert also works well with chocolate truffles, apple crisps, or pumpkin pie.
- Accompany the covered strawberries with pasta salad, garlic bread, or grilled salmon.
TIPS
- Choose large and fresh strawberries.
- Before filling and cutting, wash the strawberries with normal water to remove any particles.
- Utilize room-temperature cream cheese for the lump-free filling.
- Try this strawberry dessert with different extracts like lemon, almond, or vanilla.
- Fill the hollow of strawberries with a piping bag or a spoon.
- Utilize high-quality items such as vanilla extract or cream cheese.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Ahead of preparation:
- We can prepare this dessert ahead of time before serving. We can ready the cheese cream filling and strawberries in advance. But assemble the dish just before dishing.
Fridge:
- Store the cheesecake strawberries in an airtight dish and refrigerate it for 24 hours.
Freezer:
- Align the strawberries to a plastic tray and freeze them for sixty to ninety days. The texture of strawberries will be changed but the taste of the dessert will be intact.
FAQs
Can I utilize different kinds of fruit besides strawberries?
- Yes, you can try this dessert recipe with different fruits for example blueberries, bananas, or raspberries.
Which type of cheese filling should we utilize for cheesecake?
- It is suggested to use a light and creamy filling made with plain Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, and sugar-free sweetener.
Can I use any other sugar substitutes?
- Utilize stevia, powdered erythritol, or other sugar alternatives can be used to lower the points and sugar content.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving amount 1 strawberry piece
Total servings 16
Total Calories 35 kcal
Carbohydrates 5 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Fat 2 g
Sugar 3 g
Each serving of the cheesecake stuffed strawberries is only One (1) Weight Watchers point.