Description
Delightfully creamy and refreshing Deviled Strawberries, featuring fresh strawberry halves filled with a luscious whipped cream and cream cheese mixture, topped with a crunchy graham cracker sprinkle. Perfect for a light dessert or party appetizer.
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 from the strawberries and slice each berry in half. Using a melon baller, carefully remove a small portion of the center from each half to create a cavity for the filling.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using a mixer until stiff peaks form, meaning the cream holds firm peaks when the beaters are lifted.
- Make the Filling: In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the stiffly whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, combining them carefully to maintain the airy texture.
- Fill the Strawberries: Using a piping bag or small spoon, pipe or scoop the cream cheese filling into the hollowed centers of each strawberry half, filling them generously but neatly.
- Add the Topping and Serve: Sprinkle the filled strawberries with crushed graham crackers for a delightful crunch. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make blending easier and smoother.
- The lemon juice is optional but adds a nice brightness that balances the sweetness.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the strawberries fresh and crisp.
- Can be prepared slightly ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 hour but graham crackers garnish is best added just before serving to retain crunch.
