Description
Sweet Lemon Cream Stuffed Strawberries are a delightful no-bake treat featuring fresh strawberries filled with a creamy, tangy lemon-flavored cream cheese mixture. This easy-to-make dessert combines the natural sweetness of strawberries with a luscious lemon cream, perfect for summer gatherings or a light, refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Strawberries
- Fresh Strawberries – 20 large
Filling
- Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened – 8 oz (225 g)
- Heavy Cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Powdered Sugar (Confectioners’ Sugar) – 1/3 cup (40 g)
- Fresh Lemon Zest – 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Lemon Juice – 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Extract – 1/2 teaspoon
Garnish (optional)
- Extra Lemon Zest – 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Mint Leaves – for garnish
- Chopped Pistachios – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Gently wash the strawberries under cool running water, then pat them dry thoroughly using a paper towel. Remove the green tops and carefully hollow out a small cone-shaped cavity from the white core to create space for the filling.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Once done, transfer the whipped cream to a separate bowl and refrigerate to keep it cold.
- Make the Lemon Cream Base: Using the same mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat the mixture at medium speed until it’s smooth, creamy, and free of lumps, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add the vanilla extract and mix to incorporate.
- Fold in the Whipped Cream: Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until the mixture is just combined and airy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Fill the Strawberries: Transfer the lemon cream into a piping bag fitted with a star tip or use a small spoon. Carefully fill each hulled strawberry generously with the lemon cream.
- Garnish and Chill: Optionally, garnish the stuffed strawberries with extra lemon zest, fresh mint leaves, or chopped pistachios for added texture and flavor. Place the filled strawberries in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Choose firm, ripe strawberries for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Use chilled equipment and ingredients when whipping cream for optimal volume.
- For a lighter dessert, you can substitute some or all of the cream cheese with mascarpone cheese.
- Stuffed strawberries are best served the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- For a dairy-free alternative, use coconut cream and vegan cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: stuffed strawberries, lemon cream, no-bake dessert, cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, summer dessert, easy dessert recipe
