Description
These whipped mascarpone stuffed strawberries are a simple yet elegant dessert with juicy berries filled with a creamy lightly sweetened mascarpone mixture. Perfect for parties, brunches, or a quick no-bake treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large fresh strawberries
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp honey or powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Crushed graham crackers or chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Cut off the tops and carefully hollow out the centers using a small knife or spoon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture until smooth, creamy, and lightly fluffy.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
- Pipe the mascarpone mixture into each hollowed strawberry.
- Top with crushed graham crackers or chopped pistachios if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use powdered sugar for a sweeter filling.
- Chill the filling before piping for a firmer texture.
- Best served fresh on the same day they are prepared.
- Try adding lemon zest for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed strawberries
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
