Description

Delightfully creamy and refreshing, these Deviled Strawberries are filled with a luscious cheesecake-style filling made from whipped cream, cream cheese, and a hint of lemon. Topped with a crunchy graham cracker crumb, this no-bake, bite-sized dessert is perfect for parties and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Strawberries

18–24 large strawberries

Cheesecake Filling

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)

Topping

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

Prepare Strawberries: Rinse and dry the strawberries, cut off the stems, then slice each strawberry in half. Use a melon baller to carefully hollow out the center from each strawberry half, creating space for the filling.
Whip Heavy Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring the cream holds its shape when lifted.
Make Cheesecake Mixture: In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Fold Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain the light and airy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
Fill Strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag, then carefully pipe a generous amount into the hollowed center of each strawberry half.
Add Topping: Sprinkle the top of each filled strawberry with graham cracker crumbs to add a pleasant crunch and complementary flavor.
Serve Chilled: Arrange the filled strawberries on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve for a cool and refreshing treat.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, firm strawberries.
You can prepare these strawberries a few hours ahead and keep them refrigerated.
If you prefer a less sweet filling, adjust the sugar quantity to taste.
The lemon juice is optional but adds a nice tang to balance the sweetness.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives and use coconut cream instead of heavy whipping cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: deviled strawberries, cheesecake filling, no bake dessert, strawberry dessert, party appetizers, sweet strawberries