Description
Deviled Strawberries are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or dessert featuring fresh strawberries filled with a smooth, fluffy cream cheese mixture and topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs. This quick recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for parties or a sweet bite anytime.
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 12 large strawberries
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Crushed graham crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Slice each strawberry in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or the tip of a paring knife to gently hollow out a small ‘well’ in the center of each half to create space for the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth, fluffy, and pipeable. This filling will resemble the texture of deviled egg filling.
- Fill the Strawberries: Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the filling carefully into each strawberry well, creating an elegant swirl.
- Add Topping and Serve: Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top of the piped filling for added texture and serve immediately for the freshest taste and presentation.
Notes
- Use fully ripe but firm strawberries for the best texture and flavor.
- Chilling the cream cheese beforehand makes it easier to blend smoothly.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut-based alternatives.
- The dessert is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
