Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions:

  1. Wash the strawberries under cold running water and pat them bone dry with a clean towel. Note: Any surface moisture will prevent the berries from staying upright on the plate.
  2. Slice each strawberry in half lengthwise, cutting through the green hull if you want that rustic look, or removing it first for a cleaner finish.
  3. Use a small paring knife to gently scoop out a small well in the center of each strawberry half, being careful not to cut through the bottom.
  4. Place the hollowed berries face down on a double layer of paper towels and let them drain for 5 minutes until the interior surface looks matte rather than shiny.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until it is completely smooth and free of lumps.
  6. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing on low speed until the sugar is fully incorporated and no longer dusty.
  7. While the mixer is running on low, slowly pour in the cold heavy cream, then increase the speed to high for 2 minutes until the mixture holds a stiff, sharp peak.
  8. Transfer the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (a Wilton 1M or 2D works beautifully for this).
  9. Pipe a generous, circular swirl into each strawberry cavity, starting from the center and moving outward.
  10. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs immediately before serving until each berry has a light, golden dusting of crust on top. How To Make Rose Gold Strawberries | Gourmet Chocolate Dipped — Master How To Make Rose Gold Strawberries with our easy guide. Learn to creat... $img_2$