Description
Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries are a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for summer parties and gatherings. Fresh, juicy strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture reminiscent of cheesecake, then topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Easy to make and visually appealing, these bite-sized treats make for an impressive appetizer or dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Base
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, large, hulled and halved
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- Optional fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Using a small knife or melon baller, carefully scoop out a small well in the center of each strawberry half to create space for the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Fill the strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off, and pipe the filling evenly into the hollowed center of each strawberry half.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the tops of the filled strawberries with graham cracker crumbs to add a crunchy texture.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish the stuffed strawberries with fresh mint leaves. Serve them immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a fun twist, mix a bit of lemon zest into the filling for a citrusy touch.
- You can dip the bottoms of the strawberries in melted chocolate before filling for an extra indulgent version.
- Use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- The dessert is best served chilled but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strawberry halves
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg