Description

Deviled Strawberries are a delightful and elegant dessert featuring fresh strawberries filled with a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, finished with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a sweet treat, this no-bake recipe is quick to prepare and irresistibly creamy with a touch of sweetness and tang.

Ingredients

Scale

Strawberries

18–24 large strawberries

Cream Cheese 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. Trim a small sliver off the back of each half so they can stand upright. Using a small melon baller, gently hollow out a small indentation in the center of each strawberry half, just enough to hold the filling securely without it sliding off.
Whip the Cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form, which usually takes about 5 minutes. This whipped cream provides the lightness needed for the filling.
Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until smooth and fully blended.
Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the beaten whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until it is well incorporated, ensuring a fluffy and smooth filling.
Pipe the Filling: Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or any preferred tip) with the cream cheese mixture. Pipe a generous amount onto the hollowed center of each strawberry half.
Add Topping: Sprinkle the filled strawberries with graham cracker crumbs to add a delicate crunch and complementary flavor.
Serve: Arrange the deviled strawberries on a platter and enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve for optimal freshness.

Notes

For a low-carb option, substitute the sugar with a low-carb sweetener and omit the graham cracker crumbs.
The number of strawberries needed may vary depending on their size; there may be leftover cream cheese filling that can be enjoyed on its own or repurposed.
The cream cheese mixture can be prepared a day in advance; chilling overnight improves the texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

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