Cheesecake-stuffed Strawberries

The oldest known cheesecake recipe is credited to a Roman politician in the 1st century, but supposedly this treat is even older than that—supposedly served to athletes at the first-ever Olympic Games. Pretty impressive to think that this dessert has been a classic for thousands of years!

For a healthy, summer-y taste of this timeless treat, you just have to try these juicy, fresh strawberries stuffed with cheesecake filling.

INGREDIENTS

• 12 fresh strawberries
• ⅛ tsp of vanilla extract
• 4 Tbsp of fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 3 tsp Stevia (or any zero calorie sweetener)
• 1 low-fat graham cracker crushed into crumbs

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the tops off the strawberries and with a sharp knife cut an X – do not cut through the strawberry. Gently remove a little strawberry from the center.
2. In a small bowl mix – cream cheese, Stevia and vanilla.
3. Place mixture into a pastry bag or a plastic bag with the tip cut off and pipe in the filling.
4. Roll top of strawberries in graham cracker crumbs.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Serves 6.

RECIPE SOURCE

This recipe comes courtesy of Pop Culture.

https://popculture.com/lifestyle/news/recipe-cheesecake-stuffed-strawberries/