Description
Deviled Strawberries (Cheesecake Stuffed) are a delightful and indulgent treat featuring fresh strawberries hollowed out and filled with a creamy, sweetened cheesecake mixture topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for parties or a refreshing dessert, these bite-sized delights combine the freshness of fruit with the richness of cheesecake and the crisp texture of graham crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 18–24 large strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional but recommended)
Topping
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Cut off the stems and slice each strawberry in half lengthwise. Slice a small sliver off the back of each half to help them stand upright. Using a small melon baller or spoon, hollow out a small well in the center of each strawberry half, being careful not to remove too much and maintaining a small cavity for the filling.
- Make the whipped cream: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Set aside this whipped cream for folding later.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy without lumps, approximately 2 to 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Combine the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Use careful folding motions to retain the light and fluffy texture, continuing until fully incorporated.
- Fill the strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe a generous swirl of filling onto each strawberry half, starting at the center and swirling upward. If you don’t have a piping bag, use a ziplock bag with a corner cut off or spoon the filling carefully onto the strawberries.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs liberally on top of each filled strawberry half for a delightful crunchy contrast.
- Chill and serve: Arrange the filled strawberries on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve. These are best enjoyed chilled and should be kept refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, large strawberries that are firm and juicy.
- The lemon juice is optional but helps to brighten the flavor and balance the sweetness.
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed digestive biscuits for a similar effect.
- If you prefer a lighter dessert, reduce the sugar slightly or use a sugar substitute.
- These can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: deviled strawberries, cheesecake stuffed strawberries, no-bake dessert, strawberry dessert, cream cheese filling, graham cracker topping
