Description
Deviled Strawberries are a delightful and elegant dessert that combines fresh strawberries with a creamy, sweet filling made from cream cheese, whipped cream, and a hint of citrus. Topped with graham cracker crumbs for a subtle crunch, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, gatherings, or a special treat anytime. Light, fluffy, and visually appealing, they transform simple strawberries into an indulgent yet refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 18–24 large strawberries
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 from the strawberries and slice each strawberry in half. Next, carefully cut a small sliver off the back of each strawberry half so they can sit upright on a platter. Using a small melon baller, gently hollow out a small indent in the middle of each strawberry half. This hollow will hold the creamy filling and prevent it from sliding off.
- Whip the cream: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This will take approximately five minutes. Set aside once done.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice (if using). Mix these ingredients thoroughly using an electric mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine whipped cream and cream cheese mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated. Be careful to maintain as much volume as possible to keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Pipe the filling onto strawberries: Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the cream cheese filling. Pipe a generous amount onto the hollowed section of each strawberry half, creating an attractive swirl or dollop of the creamy mixture.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle the filled strawberries with graham cracker crumbs to add a subtle crunchy texture and complement the creamy filling and fresh fruit.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the deviled strawberries on a serving dish and serve immediately for best texture and freshness. These treats are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated briefly before serving.
Notes
- To make this recipe low carb, substitute the white sugar with a preferred low carb sweetener and omit the graham cracker crumbs topping.
- The quantity of strawberries needed can vary depending on their size. If you find you have leftover cream cheese filling, enjoy it as a delicious dip or snack.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip to create visually appealing swirls on the strawberries, but any piping tip or even a spoon will work.
- For a citrusy twist, the lemon juice is optional but adds a nice brightness to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Deviled strawberries, strawberry dessert, cream cheese filling, holiday dessert, party appetizers, no-bake dessert, fruity treats
