Description
Delicious and elegant Deviled Strawberries made with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for a refreshing dessert or party treat. These bite-sized strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a smooth mixture of cream cheese, whipped cream, sour cream, and vanilla, topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs for a delightful texture contrast.
Ingredients
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Strawberries
- 18-24 large strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Topping
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Cut off the stems and slice each strawberry in half. Cut a small sliver off the back of each half so that they can sit upright. Using a small melon baller or spoon, carefully hollow out the center of each strawberry half just enough to create a small indent for the filling without removing too much flesh to avoid sliding off.
- Whip the heavy cream: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, which usually takes about 5 minutes. This will give your filling a light and fluffy texture.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Combine the whipped cream and cream cheese mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Fill the strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a star tip for a decorative effect. Pipe the filling onto each hollowed strawberry half, filling them generously but neatly.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the filled strawberries to add a delicious crunch and complement the creamy filling.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the deviled strawberries on a serving platter and serve immediately or keep them chilled until ready to serve for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- To make the recipe low carb, substitute the white sugar with a low carb sweetener and omit the graham cracker crumbs.
- The number of strawberries needed may vary based on their size; leftover cream cheese filling can be enjoyed by itself or used as a dip.
- The cream cheese mixture can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator; it will maintain perfect consistency when served the next day.
- Strawberries can also be prepped a day in advance. Store them in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to prevent sogginess and absorption of refrigerator odors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 deviled strawberry halves
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
