Description
Creamy protein cheesecake-filled strawberries are a fresh, no-bake dessert made with low-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and protein powder for a light yet satisfying sweet treat.
Ingredients
18–24 large fresh strawberries
1 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Slice off the green tops and carefully hollow out the centers using a small spoon or paring knife.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Add the Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until silky and well combined.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the mixture evenly into each strawberry, slightly overfilling for a decorative look.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Chill for at least 30 minutes for best texture and flavor.
Use strawberry or cheesecake-flavored protein powder for variation.
Add cocoa powder or mini dark chocolate chips for a chocolate twist.
For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut-based yogurt.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; best within 24 hours.
Freezing is not recommended as strawberries may become watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3–4 filled strawberries)
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
