Deviled Strawberries with Cream Cheese Filling and Graham Cracker Topping Recipe
Delightful and elegant Deviled Strawberries featuring fresh strawberries filled with a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, topped with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. This no-bake, creamy dessert is perfect for parties, brunches, or a light sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 18-24 filled strawberries, about 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 18–24 large strawberries
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
- Prepare Strawberries: Cut off the stems and slice each strawberry in half. Then, cut a small sliver off the back of each half so they sit upright. Using a small melon baller, carefully hollow out a small indent in the center to hold the filling without it sliding off.
- Whip Cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form, usually about 5 minutes.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Fold Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, creating a light and fluffy filling.
- Fill Strawberries: Transfer the filling into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the cream cheese filling onto each hollowed strawberry half.
- Add Topping and Serve: Sprinkle the filled strawberries with graham cracker crumbs for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose firm, large strawberries for easier filling and better presentation.
- For a tangier filling, add more fresh lemon juice according to taste.
- Graham cracker crumbs add a delightful crunch; substitute with crushed nuts if preferred.
- Can be prepared a few hours ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator; add graham cracker crumbs just before serving to retain crispness.
- Use a star piping tip for a decorative look, or any preferred piping tip.
Keywords: Deviled Strawberries, Cream Cheese Filling, No-Bake Dessert, Strawberry Dessert, Party Appetizer, Light Sweet Treat
