Begin by washing and drying 12 large strawberries thoroughly. Carefully hollow out each strawberry around the stem using a small paring knife or a corer, creating a small cavity.

In a mixing bowl, add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Transfer the creamy mixture into a piping bag or use a small spoon to fill each hollowed strawberry with the cheesecake mixture.

Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs generously over the filled strawberries for crunch. Optionally drizzle with chocolate or add toppings for flair.

Place the filled strawberries on a serving platter and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.