A delightful twist on traditional stuffed desserts, combining the sweet juiciness of fresh strawberries with rich cheesecake filling, perfect for any celebration.
Servings 12servings
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Ingredients
For the Strawberries
18-24largelarge strawberriesChoose firm and bright red strawberries for best flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
1cupheavy whipping cream
1packagecream cheese (softened)Make sure cream cheese is softened for easy blending.
1/3cupsour cream
2/3cupwhite granulated sugar
1tspvanilla extract
1tbspfresh lemon juice (optional)Optional for added flavor.
1/2cupgraham cracker crumbsFor topping.
Method
Preparation
Cut off the stems and slice the strawberries in half.
Cut a small sliver off the back of each strawberry half so they sit up straight.
Use a small melon baller to carefully hollow out the middle of each strawberry half for the cream cheese filling.
Making the Filling
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice using an electric mixer until smooth.
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated.
Assembly
Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture (using a star tip for a decorative finish) and pipe it onto each sliced strawberry.
Store leftover deviled strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within 1-2 days to avoid sogginess. Experiment with flavors by adding cocoa powder or peanut butter to the filling.