Description
A fun and elegant no-bake dessert, these cheesecake deviled strawberries are perfect for brunches, parties, or anytime you want something light and sweet. Hollowed-out strawberries are filled with a rich, creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with your favorite garnish — from graham cracker crumbs to crushed pistachios or chocolate chips. They look fancy but come together quickly, and the flavor is just as good as their presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for light texture)
- 2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs (or toppings of choice)
Instructions
- Wash and dry strawberries. Slice off tops to create a flat base and hollow out centers with a paring knife or melon baller.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until light and fluffy (optional).
- Transfer mixture to a piping bag with a star tip (or zip-top bag) and fill each strawberry with cheesecake filling.
- Top with graham cracker crumbs or your favorite garnish.
- Chill in refrigerator for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe strawberries that can stand upright.
- You can make the filling a day ahead.
- Get creative with toppings — lemon zest, crushed cookies, or nuts all work well.
- Serve in mini cupcake liners for a cleaner presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg