Description
Deviled Strawberries are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring fresh strawberries filled with a creamy, sweet cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, then topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a refreshing treat in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 18-24 large strawberries
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Cut off the stems and slice each strawberry in half. Use a melon baller to scoop out a small portion from the center of each half, creating space for the filling.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring it holds shape when lifted.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Fold in the Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, maintaining the light and airy texture.
- Fill the Strawberries: Using a piping bag or spoon, fill the hollowed centers of the strawberry halves generously with the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the Topping and Serve: Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the filled strawberries for added texture and serve immediately to enjoy the best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cream and bowl before whipping the cream to help it whip faster.
- Lemon juice is optional but adds a nice tang and brightness to the filling.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and keep it refrigerated until ready to use.
- Serve immediately after assembling to prevent strawberries from becoming soggy.
- To make it a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers or omit the topping.
