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    Vegan Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries dipped in Chocolate

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    By Hannah Kaminsky on February 10, 2015 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air – along with a certain degree of panic. No matter how predictably it falls on the calendar every single year, rooted to the same date of February 14th, it always seems to sneak up on romantics nationwide. Even the most prepared love-struck partners have been known to struggle with the deadline, since life has been known to intrude at the most inopportune times. No matter the time constraints, rekindle genuine romance at the drop of a hat by pulling this shortcut recipe for sweet cheesecake-stuffed strawberries out of your sleeve.

    Vegan Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries dipped in Chocolate - a delicious shortcut to your loved one's heart. Includes a gluten-free option.

    Far better than flowers or store-bought chocolates, nothing shows your love better than a homemade gift like these vegan cheesecake-stuffed strawberries. Sure, simple chocolate-covered delights are nice enough, but by going to extra mile and filling them to the brim with creamy cheesy custard, this tried-and-true aphrodisiac is transformed into a truly memorable treat. It doesn’t take much effort to show loved ones just how much you care, especially when you say it with food!

    Vegan Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries dipped in Chocolate - a delicious shortcut to your loved one's heart. Includes a gluten-free option.

    Special Diet Notes & Options: Chocolate-Dipped Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, vegan / plant-based (see graham cracker note), and vegetarian.

    Graham Crackers – There are many dairy-free brands out there (and even allergy-friendly, like Enjoy Life Vanilla Graham Cookies), but strict vegans should take note that honey is a common ingredient in graham crackers. For strict vegan cheesecake-stuffed strawberries, look for honey-free brands, swap in some other vegan crushed cookies, or even make your own grahams!

    And yes, gluten-free grahams do exist! To make gluten-free cheesecake-stuffed strawberries, use a brand like Kinnikinnick’s S’moreables, Enjoy Life Vanilla Graham Cookies or Schar Honeygrams.

    Of course, these vegan cheesecake-stuffed strawberries will be delicious even if you have to skip the graham cracker finish!

    Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Alternative – There are now many brands on the market to choose from! Daiya is the only soy-free and top allergen-free one that we know of, but Tofutti (yellow package for non-hydrogenated), Go Veggie (vegan, purple packages), and Follow Your Heart have accessible options, too – all in 8-ounce refrigerated tubs. Some even have strawberry versions if you want to double up the fruity goodness! If your feeling a little nutty, make your cheesecake-stuffed strawberries with a homemade soy-free cashew cream cheese.

    Vegan Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries dipped in Chocolate
     
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    Prep time
    30 mins
    Total time
    30 mins
     
    Be sure to select large, plump strawberries to ensure a good ratio of fruit to cheesecake to chocolate in every bite.
    Author: Hannah Kaminsky
    Serves: 4 to 6 Servings
    Ingredients
    • 1 lb fresh strawberries
    • 1 8-ounce package dairy-free cream cheese alternative (see notes in post above for options)
    • ¼ cup organic powdered confectioners' sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 cup (6 ounces) dairy-free dark chocolate chips
    • ½ teaspoon coconut oil
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs(see notes in post above for options)
    Instructions
    1. Wash and very thoroughly dry the strawberries. Use a sharp paring knife to slice off the stem and attached leaves on each strawberry. Carve out the center carefully, removing the core and a little bit around it to accommodate the filling.
    2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese alternative, sugar, vanilla, and zest with a hand mixer until completely smooth.
    3. Transfer the dairy-free cheesecake mixture to a pastry bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off, and carefully pipe the filling into your prepared, hollowed out berries. Mound it slightly over the top of each strawberry for the most visual impact.
    4. Once all strawberries are filled, set out a sheet of waxed paper nearby and melt the chocolate with the coconut oil.
    5. Gently dip half of each strawberry into the liquid chocolate. Allow the excess coating to drip off before carefully placing the chocolate-covered berry on the wax paper. Repeat until all the berries are all half-dipped. Let the chocolate-covered strawberries set up in a cool place.
    6. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs lightly over the dairy-free cream cheese mixture to finish. Refrigerate berries until ready to serve; best if served within six hours.
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    Hannah Kaminsky

      Hannah is the author of My Sweet Vegan, Vegan Desserts, and Vegan a la Mode. She is a professional photographer, food stylist and recipe creator. Hannah blogs many of her crafts, photos, and food creations at Bittersweet.

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      15 Comments

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      2. Angela {Mind Over Batter} on February 11, 2015 7:14 pm

        These strawberries look amazing. I’ve filled strawberries with mousse and cheesecake, but I’ve never dipped them in chocolate after. I need to get on that.

        Reply
      3. eat good 4 life on February 11, 2015 7:08 pm

        What a great idea. My kids would totally love making these and eating them too 🙂

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on February 12, 2015 7:53 am

          Indeed, they are very fun to make!

          Reply
      4. Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa on February 11, 2015 5:25 pm

        Another amazing strawberry dessert! I’m loving these 🙂 And yes, I most certainly am pinning it all over the place!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on February 11, 2015 6:43 pm

          Thanks Alyssa!

          Reply
      5. Tonia from TheGunnySack on February 11, 2015 4:56 pm

        I’ve made chocolate dipped strawberries, many times, but never ones stuffed with cheesecake! They sound amazing!

        Reply
      6. Kristen on February 11, 2015 4:45 pm

        I love how you listed so many options for people with different dietary restrictions in this recipe. The strawberries sound wonderful!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on February 11, 2015 6:43 pm

          I do my best 🙂

          Reply
      7. Heather | girlichef on February 11, 2015 3:27 pm

        I love the understated beauty of these strawberries! Plus, love that they are vegan – perfect treat.

        Reply
      8. Kirsten on February 11, 2015 9:23 am

        Hannah,
        These strawberries look terrific! I appreciate the wide variety of allergen-free options you’ve provided, and the sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs is just the sweetest.
        Happy Valentine’s Day!

        Reply
      9. Kristina on February 11, 2015 8:52 am

        I agree with Shirley – chocolate dipped strawberries are already just simply perfect, but adding one of my favorite desserts like cheesecake to them? sublime!

        Reply
      10. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts on February 11, 2015 6:42 am

        Oh my! Now there’s a way to improve on a chocolate-dipped strawberry! Beautiful and delicious for sure. 🙂

        Shirley

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on February 11, 2015 6:54 am

          Indeed! Wish I’d thought of it 🙂

          Reply
      11. Arman @ thebigmansworld on February 11, 2015 12:25 am

        Oh wow, I am so impressed with how beautifully these were able to be stuffed! Thanks so much for also providing the dietary options!

        Reply

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