Description
Rich homemade strawberry cheesecake deviled strawberries blend creamy filling with fresh fruit for an elegant dessert. Sweet and tangy flavors will delight guests at any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pint (473 ml) fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (36 grams) graham cracker crumbs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Chocolate drizzle
- Crushed nuts
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse strawberries under cool water, then gently pat dry with paper towels. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully remove green tops and create a small hollow center without piercing the bottom, ensuring a stable base for filling.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky and uniform. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a light, creamy consistency with no lumps.
- Transfer the cheesecake mixture into a piping bag or use a small spoon to precisely fill each strawberry cavity. Slightly overfill to create an elegant, abundant appearance that peaks above the strawberry’s rim.
- Delicately sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the filled strawberries, ensuring an even, light coating that provides a complementary textural contrast to the creamy filling.
- For additional visual and flavor enhancement, consider optional decorative elements like a fine chocolate drizzle, scattered chopped nuts, or colorful edible sprinkles that complement the dessert’s aesthetic.
- Arrange the adorned strawberries on a chilled serving platter. Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes at 40°F to solidify the filling and allow flavors to harmonize before presenting to guests.
Notes
- Carefully choose ripe, firm strawberries to ensure the best texture and flavor for your deviled strawberries.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that pipes easily.
- Use a fine-mesh sieve when dusting graham cracker crumbs to create an even, delicate coating on top of the strawberries.
- Keep these treats chilled until serving to maintain their shape and prevent the filling from becoming too soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg