Description
Deviled Strawberries are a delightful and elegant no-bake dessert featuring fresh strawberries filled with a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, topped with crunchy crushed graham crackers. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties, gatherings, or a sweet snack that combines fresh fruit with creamy sweetness and a crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 18-24 large strawberries
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Cut off the stems from each strawberry and slice them in half vertically. Using a melon baller or small spoon, carefully scoop out a small portion from the center of each strawberry half to create a cavity for the filling.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, meaning the cream holds firm peaks when the beaters are lifted.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using) until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, carefully mixing until fully incorporated and light and fluffy.
- Fill the Strawberries: Use a piping bag or small spoon to pipe or spoon the cream cheese filling into the hollowed-out centers of each strawberry half, filling them generously but neatly.
- Add Topping and Serve: Sprinkle the filled strawberries with crushed graham crackers for a crunchy texture contrast. Serve the deviled strawberries immediately to maintain freshness and prevent the filling from softening the strawberries.
Notes
- For best results, chill the whipped cream bowl and beaters before whipping to achieve stiffer peaks.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar slightly or use a sugar substitute.
- Optionally, add lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture to add a slight tang and balance the sweetness.
- This recipe is best served the same day to prevent strawberries from releasing excess juice which can soften the filling.
- For variety, consider topping with crushed nuts or shredded coconut instead of graham crackers.
