No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Dates
Make quick, no-bake dessert bites by stuffing Medjool dates with a creamy, strawberry-flavored filling that mimics cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large Medjool dates
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (or vegan cream cheese alternative)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder (or 2 tablespoons finely mashed fresh strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Slice each Medjool date lengthwise down one side, opening it like a pocket. Remove the pit completely.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry powder. Mix until the filling is smooth and uniformly pink.
- Use a small spoon or piping bag to fill the cavity of each date with the strawberry cheesecake mixture. Do not overfill.
- Place the filled dates on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper.
- If using, sprinkle the top of each filled date with a small amount of crushed graham crackers.
- Refrigerate the stuffed dates for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based cream cheese substitute.
- If using fresh strawberries instead of powder, mash them very finely to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- You can substitute the graham cracker topping with finely chopped nuts for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25