Cheesecake Filled Deviled Strawberries (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Strawberries
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12 medium to large fresh strawberries
→ Cheesecake Filling
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12 ounces whipped cream cheese
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
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1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
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1 tablespoon colorful sprinkles
# Instructions:
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Give those strawberries a good wash and pat them dry. Slice them in half lengthwise, keeping those cute stems on if you like
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Using your paring knife, gently score a little triangle in the middle of each berry half. Then, carefully scoop out a bit of the center with a small spoon to make room for all that creamy filling
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Place your prepped berries cut-side down on some paper towels for a couple minutes to drain any extra moisture
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Mix up your whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until it's super smooth. Pop this into a piping bag with a fancy tip (or just use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off)
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Pipe a generous swirl of filling into each berry, then sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and colorful sprinkles. Serve these beauties right away!
# Notes:
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Choose ripe but firm strawberries - they'll hold up better when filled
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Make sure berries are completely dry before filling to prevent watery filling
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These are best served within a few hours of making