Deviled Strawberries with Cream Cheese and Graham Cracker Topping Recipe
Deviled Strawberries are a delightful and refreshing dessert featuring fresh strawberries filled with a creamy, sweet cheesecake-inspired filling, topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs. This no-bake treat is easy to make and perfect for parties or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 3 lbs strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (from 2 graham cracker sheets)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash all the strawberries thoroughly and dry them completely to avoid any water diluting the filling.
- Slice and Shape: Cut each strawberry in half lengthwise, then slice off the backside hump so the halves lay flat on a baking sheet, arranging them neatly.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whip Cream: Add the heavy whipping cream to the cream cheese mixture and whip for about 2 minutes until the mixture slightly thickens and becomes fluffy.
- Fill Strawberries: Transfer the creamy filling into a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off, and pipe the filling onto each strawberry half evenly.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over each filled strawberry to add texture and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are dry to help the filling adhere well.
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing and a smooth filling.
- Adjust the powdered sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet filling.
- Chilling the filled strawberries for 10-15 minutes before serving enhances flavor and firmness.
- This recipe serves 10 as a light dessert or appetizer.