Description
Deviled Strawberries are a delightful, bite-sized dessert featuring fresh strawberries filled with a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs. This no-bake, quick recipe is perfect for parties, gatherings, or a light, sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 18–24 large strawberries
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 oz) package 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 the strawberries and slice each one in half. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out a small portion of the center from each strawberry half to create a cavity for the filling.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside carefully to maintain the texture.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate mixing 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, with no lumps.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, combining them carefully to keep the airy texture intact.
- Fill the Strawberries: Using a piping bag or small spoon, fill the cavity of each strawberry half with the cream cheese filling, creating a generous and neat topping.
- Add Topping and Serve: Sprinkle the filled strawberries with crushed graham crackers for a delightful crunch and serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for the best presentation and texture.
- The lemon juice is optional but adds a nice brightness to the filling.
- Prepare this dessert just before serving to keep the strawberries from becoming soggy.
- For a festive look, consider using colored sugar or finely chopped nuts as an alternative topping.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but the graham crackers may lose their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
