I just place 1 copy of the text on top of a 2nd copy. Usually
black first offset x+1 and y+1
then
white second offset x-1 and y-1
This give a shadow like effect.
The bigger the text the bigger the offset.
If you wanted a surround instead you could layer 4 base texts in 4 directions 1st, then put the 5th last text on top.