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Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries

Thesecheesecake-filled strawberriesare an irresistible bite-sized dessert. Juicy and sweet strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, then topped with graham cracker crumbs for the perfect touch of crunch.

Ingredients

  • For the strawberries:3lbs large fresh strawberries8 ozcream cheese, softened1 cuppowdered sugar1 tspvanilla extract1 ½ cupsheavy whipping cream, cold¼ cupgraham cracker crumbs

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Prepare the strawberries:
  2. Slice each strawberry lengthwise, keeping the stems intact for a decorative touch.Cut a small slice off the bottom of each half so they sit flat on a surface.Using a melon baller or small spoon, carve out a small hollow in the center of each strawberry half.2️⃣Make the filling:In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Set aside.In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fluffy.Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy.3️⃣Assemble the strawberries:Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake filling (use a star tip for a decorative finish, if desired).Pipe the cheesecake mixture generously into the hollowed strawberries.4️⃣Add the finishing touch:Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  3. Cut a small slice off the bottom of each half so they sit flat on a surface.Using a melon baller or small spoon, carve out a small hollow in the center of each strawberry half.2️⃣Make the filling:In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Set aside.In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fluffy.Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy.3️⃣Assemble the strawberries:Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake filling (use a star tip for a decorative finish, if desired).Pipe the cheesecake mixture generously into the hollowed strawberries.4️⃣Add the finishing touch:Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  4. Using a melon baller or small spoon, carve out a small hollow in the center of each strawberry half.
  5. 2️⃣Make the filling:In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Set aside.In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fluffy.Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy.3️⃣Assemble the strawberries:Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake filling (use a star tip for a decorative finish, if desired).Pipe the cheesecake mixture generously into the hollowed strawberries.4️⃣Add the finishing touch:Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  6. In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Set aside.In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fluffy.Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy.3️⃣Assemble the strawberries:Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake filling (use a star tip for a decorative finish, if desired).Pipe the cheesecake mixture generously into the hollowed strawberries.4️⃣Add the finishing touch:Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  7. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and creamy.3️⃣Assemble the strawberries:Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake filling (use a star tip for a decorative finish, if desired).Pipe the cheesecake mixture generously into the hollowed strawberries.4️⃣Add the finishing touch:Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  9. 3️⃣Assemble the strawberries:Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake filling (use a star tip for a decorative finish, if desired).Pipe the cheesecake mixture generously into the hollowed strawberries.4️⃣Add the finishing touch:Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  10. Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake filling (use a star tip for a decorative finish, if desired).
  11. Pipe the cheesecake mixture generously into the hollowed strawberries.4️⃣Add the finishing touch:Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  12. 4️⃣Add the finishing touch:Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  13. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each filled strawberry for a touch of crunch.
  14. 5️⃣Chill and serve:Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.
  15. Place the strawberries on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling. Serve chilled.

Notes

To save time, you can use pre-crushed graham cracker crumbs or crush your own in a food processor.For a fun twist, drizzle with melted chocolate or garnish with mint leaves.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For a fun twist, drizzle with melted chocolate or garnish with mint leaves.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

  • Author: Chef Stella