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Fresh strawberries are packed with a key lime pie cream cheese filling for the perfect Spring dessert! You will love how simple these Stuffed Strawberries are!

strawberry stuffed with lime cheesecake filling on a table

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. These stuffed strawberries 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!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

  • Easy: This recipe requires no special technique or difficult-to-find ingredients. It is a great beginner recipe and is kid-friendly since it requires no cooking if you’d like to get your kiddos active in the kitchen!
  • Versatile: A perfect base recipe, these Stuffed Strawberries can easily be adjusted to your personal preference. I’ve included some tips below but you can also dip them in white chocolate, or sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
  • Impressive: These delightful little strawberries always evoke a strong response at parties. They are so cute! It looks like a dish you spent a lot of time on, but it is actually quite easy and requires no cooking!
stuffed strawberries with lime

Ingredients for Stuffed Strawberries 

Essentially, these are cream cheese stuffed strawberries that have been flavored with lime zest and juice. It is a fun and unexpected flavor combination that is so delicious. Here’s what you’ll need to make this refreshing dessert: 

  • Cream Cheese: you can use full-fat or reduced-fat cream cheese for this recipe. I did try to sub this for Greek yogurt for a lighter version, but it just doesn’t hold shape the same way cream cheese does so it is quite messy. I wouldn’t recommend any substitutions for this ingredient.
  • Powdered Sweetener: you can use traditional confectioners’ sugar or a low-carb alternative such as this confectioners monkfruit.
  • Fresh Limes: you will need both the lime juice and zest for this recipe.
  • Fresh Strawberries: seek medium to large size fresh, ripe strawberries for the best results. Small strawberries will be quite difficult to stuff.

How to Make Stuffed Strawberries 

This is probably the easiest no-bake strawberry dessert ever! In addition to the ingredients listed above you will also need a knife, cutting board and something small, such as a metal teaspoon to remove the center from the berries. Here are the basic steps to make the stuffed strawberries: 

  1. In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest with an electric mixer. Place the mixture in the fridge to chill.
  2. 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. 
  3. Spoon or pipe the filling into the berries.
  4. Chill until ready to serve.
stuffed strawberries with lime
stuffed strawberries with lime cheesecake filling

Storage 

You’ll need to keep the berries in the fridge once they’ve been filled. If needed, you can place the stuffed berries in the freezer for a few minutes to help the filling set. This way, if they tip over it doesn’t ruin the appearance. These strawberries are best within 24 hours of being prepared as the filling and strawberries do not store well together.

Tips for Making Stuffed Strawberries 

  • Flavor Maker: You can add an additional 1-2 teaspoons of lime juice to the filling if you prefer more lime flavor. Alternatively, using both lemon and lime creates a citrus treat!
  • Correct Tools: I used a metal teaspoon to hollow out the large berries and a metal 1/2 teaspoon to hollow out the small berries. Plastic can be tricky because it usually has a thicker edge and doesn’t quite work as well as metal. To see a step-by-step tutorial on how to hollow out and fill the berries click here.
  • Filling: you can spoon the filling into the strawberries, but I love to pipe the filling in using a pastry bag and a pretty tip. It really makes the presentation stand out!
  • Make Ahead: if making these to take to a party simply prep the strawberries and store them in an airtight container. Next, make the filling and store it in a pastry bag. This makes the two ingredients very easy to transport. When ready to serve simply stuff the strawberries and serve!
stuffed strawberries on plate

Recipe FAQ

Can I Use a Sugar Substitute? 

Yes! To keep this a lower-carb dessert, use confectioners sugar substitute in place of the powdered sugar. 

Can I leave out the lime?

Sure, you can skip the lime all together for a more plain version or add a dash of your favorite extract.

Does this recipe freeze well?

No, I do not reccomend freezing these stuffed strawberries.

Can I use this with a different fruit?

Other berries are too small, but you can follow this same recipe with stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, or nectarines.

What do I do with the discarded strawberry parts?

Definately don’t toss the strawberry you remove simply freeze them and toss them in smoothies!

stuffed strawberries with lime

Other Flavor Combinations

  • Lemon: swap the lime juice and zest for lemon for a different flavor combination.
  • Orange: use fresh orange juice and zest and a teaspoon of vanilla extract to create a refreshing orange creamsicle filling.
  • Vanilla: you can follow this recipe for a more traditional vanilla cheesecake flavor.
  • Key Lime Pie: sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs to really mimic the key lime pie taste and texture.
  • Chocolate: skip the lime juice and zest and instead add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the filling. You can also dip these in darked chocolate for an ultra decadent twist!

More Easy Strawberry Desserts: 

strawberry stuffed with lime cheesecake filling on a table

Key Lime Stuffed Strawberries

Yield: 10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Fresh strawberries are packed with a key lime pie cream cheese filling for the perfect Spring dessert! You will love how simple these Stuffed Strawberries are!

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (or powdered monkfruit if keto)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • zest from one lime
  • 1 pound strawberries

Instructions

    1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lime juice and lime zest. Place the mixture in the fridge to chill.
    2. 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.
    3. Spoon or pipe the filling into the berries.
    4. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Sugar substitute: You may also use swerveor monkfruit for a low carb/keto friendly version.

Lime juice: You can add an additional 2 teaspoons of lime juice without it altering the filling if you prefer more lime flavor. 

I used a metal teaspoon to hollow out the large berries and a metal 1/2 teaspoon to hollow out the small berries. To see a step -by-step tutorial on how to hollow out and fill the berries click here.

You can place the stuffed berries in the freezer for a few minutes to help the filling set so if they tip over it doesn't ruin the appearance.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: About 4 stuffed strawberries (nutrition calculated with keto friendly options)
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 8.4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 5.2gFiber: 1.8gSugar: 4.5gProtein: 2.2g
© Annie Holmes
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    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!

  6. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    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!

  8. Bri \ Bites of Bri says

    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:)

  9. marcie says

    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!

  10. Izzy says

    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!

  12. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    Annie these strawberries are gorgeous!!! Pinned! I am in love with your stunning pictures!

  13. Shauna Adams says

    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?

    • Maebells says

      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!

  15. Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says

    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.

  21. Allyson says

    Haha I can definitely relate to the produce hoarding! I am super excited about strawberry season too, these look like the perfect little bite!

  22. Olivia McGowen says

    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

    • Maebells says

      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!

  23. Allie @ Peachfully Chic says

    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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