Description
Deviled Strawberries are a delightful and elegant dessert featuring fresh strawberry halves filled with a smooth, creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, and whipped heavy cream, lightly sweetened and flavored with vanilla and lemon. Topped with crunchy crushed graham crackers, this no-bake treat is perfect for quick summer parties, brunches, or anytime you want a light, refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
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 of the strawberries and slice each berry in half. Using a melon baller, carefully scoop out a small portion of the center from each half to create space for the filling.
- Whip the Cream: Using a mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Mix the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice (if using) until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese Mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care to maintain the fluffy texture without deflating the cream.
- Fill the Strawberries: Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each hollowed strawberry half with the creamy filling, giving them a neat and attractive presentation.
- Add the Topping: Sprinkle the filled strawberries generously with crushed graham crackers to add a pleasant crunch and complement the sweetness.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy these deviled strawberries right away for the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for the best presentation and flavor.
- If you prefer a less sweet filling, reduce the sugar slightly to taste.
- The lemon juice is optional but adds a nice tang that balances the sweetness.
- Prepare the dessert shortly before serving to keep the strawberries fresh and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Crushing the graham crackers finely will create a better texture contrast.
- Can be chilled briefly before serving if desired, but serve within a couple of hours.
