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High Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries - A Light, Sweet Treat With A Protein Boost

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Strawberries: 1 to 1.5 pounds, large and firm
  • Light cream cheese: 8 ounces, softened (room temperature)
  • Plain nonfat Greek yogurt: 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Sweetener: 3–4 tablespoons powdered sugar or zero-calorie powdered sweetener (like powdered erythritol or monk fruit), to taste
  • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon (optional, but brightens the flavor)
  • Pinch of salt (balances sweetness)
  • Graham cracker crumbs: 2–3 tablespoons for topping (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: mini dark chocolate chips, crushed nuts, cinnamon, or a drizzle of honey

Method
 

  1. Prep the strawberries. Rinse gently, pat dry, and keep the green tops on for easy handling. Use a small paring knife or strawberry huller to remove the core and create a small cavity. Don’t cut all the way through the bottom.
  2. Dry them well. Moisture makes the filling slip out. Set the hulled berries upside down on paper towels for 5–10 minutes so excess juice drains.
  3. Soften the cream cheese. Let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Soft cream cheese blends smoothly and prevents lumps.
  4. Make the filling. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add Greek yogurt, vanilla, sweetener, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and thick. Taste and adjust sweetness.
  5. Thicken if needed. If the mixture is loose, chill it for 10–15 minutes. Cold filling pipes more cleanly and holds its shape better.
  6. Pipe the filling. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped. Fill each strawberry cavity until slightly mounded.
  7. Add toppings. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs for a cheesecake vibe. You can also add mini chocolate chips, a pinch of cinnamon, or crushed pistachios for texture and color.
  8. Chill to set. Place stuffed strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. This helps the filling firm up and the flavors meld.
  9. Serve. Arrange on a platter and enjoy cold. Keep extras chilled until ready to eat.