Deviled Strawberries Cheesecake Filling
These deviled strawberries feature a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for parties or potlucks. They combine fresh strawberries with a rich cream cheese mixture, creating a delightful finger food dessert or appetizer.
Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 small melon baller
- 1 piping bag optional star tip
Ingredients
- 18-24 large strawberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Wash and dry strawberries, then cut off the stems and slice them in half.
- Trim a small sliver from the back of each strawberry half so they stand upright.
- Use a melon baller to hollow out a small indent in the center of each half to hold the filling.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture and pipe it onto each prepared strawberry half.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the filled strawberries as a finishing touch.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use low carb sweetener and omit graham crackers for a low carb version.
- Strawberries and cream cheese mixture can be prepared a day ahead for convenience.
- Store prepped strawberries in an airtight container with a paper towel to prevent sogginess.
- Leftover cream cheese filling tastes great on its own.