Deviled Strawberries
These Deviled Strawberries are a fun, bite-size dessert filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for parties or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 18-24 large large strawberries Use firm, ripe strawberries.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Chill mixing bowl and beaters for better results.
- 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) Add for a citrus twist.
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs Use for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep the strawberries by cutting off the stems and slicing them in half.
- Cut a small sliver off the back of each strawberry half so that they can sit up straight.
- Use a small melon baller to carefully hollow out the middle of each strawberry half.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated.
- Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture and pipe it onto each sliced strawberry.
- Finish with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
Notes
These strawberries are best served cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24-48 hours. For a firmer filling, refrigerate the mixed filling before piping.