Description
Sweet and tangy deviled strawberries bring a playful twist to classic desserts. Stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling and dusted with graham cracker crumbs, these bite-sized treats will delight guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 18–24 large strawberries
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8-ounce/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) sour cream
Sweeteners:
- ⅔ cup (133 grams) white granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- ½ cup (60 grams) graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Trim the green tops off strawberries and slice each berry precisely down the center lengthwise, creating symmetrical halves.
- Carefully create a flat base for each strawberry half by removing a thin slice from the rounded side, ensuring stability when placed on a serving plate.
- Delicately excavate a small cavity in the center of each strawberry using a melon baller or spoon, creating a perfect vessel for the creamy filling.
- Whip heavy cream vigorously until stiff, voluminous peaks emerge, demonstrating a light and airy texture.
- In a separate mixing vessel, blend cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate the whipped cream into the cream cheese blend, folding with a soft touch to maintain the mixture’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the luxurious filling into a piping bag equipped with a decorative star tip for an elegant presentation.
- Skillfully pipe the cream mixture into each strawberry’s prepared hollow, creating a beautiful swirl that slightly peaks above the fruit’s edge.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the filled strawberries, adding a delightful textural contrast and rustic charm.
- Refrigerate immediately or serve promptly to preserve the dessert’s fresh, vibrant appearance and creamy consistency.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Carefully hollow out strawberry centers using a melon baller or spoon for perfect cream cheese filling spots.
- Whip It Good: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form to create a light, airy texture that makes the filling ultra-creamy.
- Flavor Magic: Blend cream cheese mixture with vanilla and optional lemon juice for a tangy, sweet taste that complements the strawberries.
- Piping Perfection: Use a star tip to create beautiful, Instagram-worthy swirls of filling in each strawberry half.
- Crunch Factor: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top for a delightful texture contrast and added sweetness.
- Chill or Serve: These treats are best enjoyed immediately but can be refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 136 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg