Fresh strawberries are packed with Key Lime Pie filling for the perfect Spring dessert! You will love how simple this is!
Are you as excited about strawberry season as I am?
Because I am PUMPED! I love strawberries, in any form. In salads, smoothies, desserts, or just by themselves. When I went to the grocery last week I saw that strawberries were marked 3 for $5. So naturally, I bought six packages. In case you are wondering, that is six pounds.
Yep, six pounds.
I might have gone a little overboard with my excitement.
Fear not, I came up with lots of ways to use them. My first thought was a new twist on one of my favorite classic recipes, Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. I wanted a fun, Spring twist so I decided to try Key Lime Pie Stuffed Strawberries. Let me tell you, these did not disappoint!
I actually went through three batches before I got these right. I was determined to use yogurt in some capacity in the filling, but it just didn’t work. The first batch I tried equal parts Key Lime yogurt and cream cheese, the second time I tried less yogurt, more cream cheese and the filling never set properly. Ultimately, I just put a simple lime twist on my filling for the Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries.
These are the perfect simple, yet impressive Spring dessert. There is no baking required and they take minutes to whip up. They would make a lovely addition to your Easter brunch!
20 minPrep Time
20 minTotal Time
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package of reduced fat cream cheese
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice*
- zest from one lime
- 1 pound strawberries
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lime juice and lime zest. Place the mixture in the fridge to chill.
- Carefully cut the tips and the stems from the strawberries. Use a small spoon or metal measuring spoon and hollow out the inside of the berries. Be careful not to cut into the edges.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into the berries.
- Keep cool.
- Tips: I used a metal teaspoon to hollow out the large berries and a metal 1/2 teaspoon to hollow out the small berries.
- You can place the prepared berries in the freezer for a few minutes to help the filling set so if they tip over it doesn't ruin the appearance.
*You can add an additional 2 teaspoons of lime juice without it altering the filling if you prefer more lime flavor.
To see a step by step tutorial on how to hollow out and fill the berries click here.
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I am so excited for strawberry season! I’ve already started baking with them, they’re just so delish! These stuffed strawberries look perfect, Annie! I love the key lime pie filling, so fresh and flavorful!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Blueberry Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Thanks Gayle! I agree, it is such a good change up from all of the soups and winter comfort food we have been having!
Love that you combined key lime pie and strawberries! Two of my favorite things!!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert recently posted…Funfetti Cheesecake Dip
Thanks Jen! Mine too!
These are so brilliant I can’t even stand it! Perfect for entertaining.
Yes! Perfect for bridal or baby showers!
I love love key lime so these are just freaking amazing!!
Zainab recently posted…Classic Carrot Cake Recipe with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting
Thank you Zainab! I do too!
Yes! Strawberry season is my favorite season. The combination of key lime and strawberries is just perfect. I probably wouldn’t be able to restrain myself and would eat the entire batch.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor recently posted…Strawberry, Spinach and Asparagus Salad
It was very hard Ashley! I had to really get control of myself! haha!
Strawberry season 🙂 I love just saying it out loud, it makes me so excited for spring! I love how these are so healthy! All the indulgence of key lime pie (and strawberries) but no crust!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Loaded Mediterranean Nachos with Pignoli Tahini Sauce {Vegan + GF optional!}
Yes definitely!! And so simple! Thanks Medha!
These are super cute! Love the strawberry and lime combo!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel recently posted…Cheesy Beef Skillet Dinner
Thank you Ashley! I do too!
I’m so excited for strawberry season! Buying that many is something i would do too! I love key lime pie and I bet these are delicious with sweet strawberries and tart filling:)
Bri \ Bites of Bri recently posted…Tuscan Vegetable Soup with Mini Meatballs
I just kept piling them in my cart! haha! None of them will go bad though, I will definitely eat them!
YUMMY! I make key lime pie all the time, and I love this lightened up way to enjoy it! Such a great idea, Annie, and they’re a perfect way to use up all those strawberries!
marcie recently posted…Mini Coconut Cream Cheesecakes
I loooove key lime pie Marice! It is my fave! 🙂
Haha, I just made some stuffed strawberries today too! That is funny! These look so good and sound perfect for the hot weather we are having here now!
Izzy recently posted…Citrus & Miso Marinated Tofu Tacos
That is so funny! Are you going to blog them? I can’t wait to see what you came up with!
I’ve actually never had cheesecake stuffed strawberries, but that needs to change ASAP! Especially if they’re key lime stuffed! These look amazing!
Stacey+@+Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Bird’s Nest Cookies
Oh Stacey you have got to try! You will love them! They are so simple!
Annie these strawberries are gorgeous!!! Pinned! I am in love with your stunning pictures!
Mariah you are so sweet! Thank you for the pin! 🙂
I make key lime bars and I love strawberries. Sounds like a great combination. I have never stuffed strawberries before. Do you cut a small amount off the tip so the strawberry will sit on the plate?
Hi Ms. Shauna! I love key lime and strawberries too! So this dessert is a dream come true! 🙂 And yes, I just cut the tip of the berry so they sit nicely on a plate. They make such a cute presentation!
Annie! These are just too cute for words! I love that the whole dessert is edible. I just love key lime pie. And hurray for strawberry season! Your pictures are just beautiful friend : )
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Thank you so much Natalie! You are the best!
Im so thrilled about the strawberry season. And the asparagus season. And Spring!!!! 🙂 Annie these strawberries rock. Key lime pie (or key lime anything) is my ultimate weakness, how ideal to create a healthier snack with strawberries. I bet these are really good.
Me too Kathy! I love that it is still something nice and sweet but it is a lighter and in cute bite sized portions!
I love strawberry season too! I also love stuffed strawberries, and this might be the best version I’ve seen yet! I have got to try this!
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Thanks Michelle! I can promise there were no leftovers! 🙂
I am totally psyched for strawberry season! And these stuffed strawberries look like the perfect spring treat. That key lime filling sounds so good!
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Thank you Christin! I just love the flavor combo!
I love this! Key Lime Pie is high on my list of favorite desserts and I adore fresh strawberries. Can’t wait to go pick some and then try this!
Leah | So, How’s It Taste? recently posted…Crispy Vegetable Quesadillas
Wow Annie! Key lime pie and strawberries! These look like amazing little bites of heaven! Pinned!
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Excited for strawberry season too! And what a delicious little recipe to kick it off with – these key lime pie stuffed strawberries look divine Annie.
Thalia @ butter and brioche recently posted…Naked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Tahini Frosting
Haha I can definitely relate to the produce hoarding! I am super excited about strawberry season too, these look like the perfect little bite!
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Hi Annie… Maebelle isn’t your name is it? Where did you come up with the name Maebelle? It’s cute. I keep saying over and over that you are my FAVORITE Celiac blogger. You are one of the few people that I consistently share on FB too.
I’m curious, does your husband have issues with eating dairy? My cousins are Celiac like me. One of them can eat cream cheese. Right now… I am scared to death to eat any dairy.
Your photo styling is on point too. I love the second picture. The little lime zest shavings are a nice touch.
Olivia
Hi Olivia! You are so sweet! Thank you for your kind words! You have totally made my day!:) The name Maebell came from combining my maiden name and my mom’s maiden name. I thought it was a nice way to pay tribute to my Mom and grandmother! 🙂
And my husband does eat dairy and has no problems. I would be so sad if we had to cut out cheese! 😉 I’m not sure I could do it! haha!
Hi Annie –
I absolutely LOVE your recipe and had to share it on CraftBoxGirls.com. I of course linked back to your site and gave you full credit, but I wanted to let you know that I shared your photos and a link to this amazing recipe in case you wanted to check it out! I’m a DIY Editor with Craft Box Girls, and you can actually create an account and share any of your other recipes on there yourself (think of it as Pinterest meets Etsy) – which just gives you more exposure for Maebells! Anyways, I have to say that I just love your site and couldn’t resist sharing a link to your lovely recipe!
Here’s the direct link to the post I shared your link and photo on: http://www.craftboxgirls.com/post/key-lime-pie-stuffed-strawberries.html
xo,
Allie
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Hi Allie! Thanks so much for thinking of me! I will have to check CraftBoxGirls out! It sounds so fun!
Is it possible to make this a day ahead of my event?
Hi Afya, these are best made the day they are to be served. 🙂