Description
These Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries are a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, featuring fresh strawberries filled with a creamy, sweet cheesecake mixture and topped with graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for a light and refreshing dessert or elegant party appetizer.
Ingredients
Fresh Strawberries:
1 pound, washed and hulled
Cream Cheese:
8 oz, softened
Powdered Sugar:
1/4 cup
Vanilla Extract:
1/2 teaspoon
Graham Cracker Crumbs:
1/4 cup
Instructions
- Slice and Prep Strawberries: Slice each strawberry in half lengthwise and scoop out a small cavity in the center of each half.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Fill Strawberries: Pipe the cheesecake mixture into the hollowed-out strawberries.
- Top and Chill: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the filled strawberries and chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add a dash of lemon zest to the cheesecake mixture for extra brightness.
- For a more indulgent treat, drizzle melted chocolate over the strawberries before chilling.