Description
Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries are a no-bake dessert featuring fresh strawberries filled with a fluffy, creamy cheesecake mixture, topped with graham cracker crumbs for a delightful and elegant treat.
Ingredients
- 18–24 large fresh strawberries
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½–1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 1½ cups for extra fluff)
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed shortbread cookies)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Slice each strawberry lengthwise and hollow out a small well in each half using a melon baller or small spoon. Trim the bottoms slightly if needed so they sit flat.
- In a bowl, whip the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the mixture into each hollowed strawberry half.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the tops of the filled strawberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Best served within 24 hours for optimal texture.
- The filling can be made up to 2–3 days in advance and stored separately.
- For a citrus twist, add lemon or orange zest to the filling.
- Try chocolate or pudding mix variations for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strawberry halves
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
