Description
Deviled Strawberries with a creamy cheesecake filling are a delightful and elegant dessert perfect for parties and special occasions. Sweet, fresh strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a rich, fluffy mixture made from cream cheese, whipped cream, sour cream, and a hint of vanilla and lemon, then finished with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for a perfect balance of texture and flavor.
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
- Prep the strawberries: Cut off the stems and slice each strawberry in half. Trim a small sliver from the back of each half so they sit upright. Carefully hollow out a small indent in the center of each half using a small melon baller, just enough so the filling stays in place.
- Whip the cream: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, approximately 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Mix the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated and light.
- Fill the strawberries: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling onto each prepared strawberry half, using a piping bag fitted with a star tip for a decorative finish if desired.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the filled strawberries for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Arrange the deviled strawberries on a platter and serve immediately. They can also be refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- To make this recipe low carb, substitute the sugar with a low carb sweetener and omit the graham cracker crumbs.
- The number of strawberries you need may vary depending on their size; medium strawberries may leave some leftover filling.
- The cream cheese filling (including the whipped cream) can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator; it will maintain a perfect consistency.
- Strawberries can also be prepped and cut a day before; store them in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to prevent sogginess and off-flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled strawberry halves
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
