Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberries -No Bake

I thought these Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberries were a fun twist on the Cheesecake Filled Strawberries I made years ago. I'm especially fond of piping the filling onto half of the strawberry, it makes it easier to eat and helps control portion size (you know, if you're into that sort of thing:@)

Such a wonderful little seasonal treat...

Chocolate and strawberries are a perfect combination.

Kinda fancy and very pretty too!
This is a great idea if you're not a baker and want to bring dessert to your Easter get-together.
The original post suggests serving them on deviled egg trays.

I made 1/3rd of the filling, it was more than enough for a quart of strawberries.

A bonus: Leftover filling is a great pretzel dip:@)

Sans Chocolate? Cheesecake Filled Strawberries HERE.
Both versions are really good folks:@)

Chocolate Cheesecake Strawberries-from Mirlandra's Kitchen
2 lbs large strawberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 C butter, softened
3 C powdered sugar
1/2 C cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla
1/4-1/2 tsp almond extract, optional

1. Wash and dry berries.
2. Mix cream cheese and butter until combined. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and 1/4 tsp almond extract. 
3. Mix well, scraping down sides a couple times, until light and fluffy and no lumps remain.
4. Taste the mixture and add the additional 1/4 tsp almond extract if desired.
5. Cut berries in half leaving the stem attached and pipe or spoon mixture onto the center of each berry.
6. Cover and store in the refrigerator, best eaten the same day.

Have a sticky sweet happy day:@)

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