Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

1-1½ lb strawberries
8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
4T powdered sugar
1 t vanilla
dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, or candy melts
Optional crushed graham crackers, chopped nuts, and/or sprinkles

1.Remove the hull from the strawberries, and, using a paring knife, cut a slightly larger cavirty into the strawberry.

2.In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, and stir until smooth.

3.Using a piping bag, plastic storage bag with the tip cut off, pipe the cheesecake filling into the strawberries.
4.Place the strawberries in the refrigerator for at least half an hour to chill and firm the filling.

5.Melt the chocolate in the microwave, or over a pot of simmering water.Dip the strawberry end into the chocolate.

6.Store in the refrigerator until serving.