When I first made these for a summer gathering, they disappeared in minutes and have been a requested favorite ever since. After my niece tried these, she claimed them as her new birthday dessert. They have become our secret weapon for potlucks and quick celebrations.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: look for ripe berries that are firm so they hold the filling
- Cream cheese: provides classic cheesecake flavor use full-fat for best texture
- Powdered sugar: sweetens and smooths out the filling sift it first if lumpy
- Vanilla extract: rounds out the flavors pure vanilla adds the most depth
- Graham cracker crumbs: give that true cheesecake finish use fresh for best crunch
- Optional toppings: like chocolate drizzle or crushed nuts add extra flair and fun
