Deviled Strawberries with Cheesecake Filling
Deviled strawberries with a luscious cheesecake filling make the perfect finger food for parties and gatherings. These easy-to-make treats combine fresh strawberries with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, and whipped heavy cream, delivering the rich flavor of strawberry cheesecake in bite-sized form. Ideal as both a dessert and an appetizer, they are quick to prepare, visually appealing, and sure to impress at birthdays, potlucks, or holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 18-24 stuffed strawberry halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 18–24 large strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Topping
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: Cut off the stems and slice the strawberries in half. Then, cut a small sliver off the back of each strawberry half so they sit upright. Using a small melon baller, hollow out a small indent in the center of each strawberry half to hold the filling without it sliding off.
- Whip the cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form, which takes about 5 minutes. This creates a light and airy texture for the filling.
- Mix the cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using). Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined, preserving the fluffy texture.
- Fill the strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the filling generously onto each hollowed strawberry half.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the filled strawberries to add a delightful crunch and classic cheesecake flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the deviled strawberries on a serving platter and enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, substitute the sugar with a low-carb sweetener and omit the graham cracker crumbs.
- The exact number of strawberries needed may vary depending on their size; medium-sized berries from a large container usually leave a small amount of leftover filling.
- The cream cheese filling can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator; it maintains perfect consistency the next day.
- Strawberries can also be prepped ahead of time; store them in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to prevent sogginess and refrigerator odors.