Description
Sinful strawberries get a delightful makeover with this cheesecake deviled strawberries recipe, bringing a playful twist to classic dessert expectations. Sweet, creamy filling nestled inside fresh strawberries creates an irresistible treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) large fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold
Sweetening and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Carefully select ripe, firm strawberries with vibrant red color and intact stems, ensuring they can stand upright without wobbling.
- Using a sharp paring knife, slice each strawberry vertically from tip to stem, keeping the stem attached for an elegant presentation.
- Trim a thin sliver from the bottom of each strawberry half to create a stable base that allows the fruit to sit evenly on a serving plate.
- With a small melon baller or teaspoon, delicately hollow out the center of each strawberry half, creating a gentle cavity for the creamy filling.
- Chill a mixing bowl in the freezer for a few minutes to ensure optimal whipping conditions for the heavy cream.
- Whip the cold heavy cream vigorously until it forms stiff, glossy peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the texture becomes light and airy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, using a spatula to preserve the airiness and create a luxurious, cloud-like filling.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a decorative star tip for an elegant presentation.
- Pipe the filling generously into each strawberry cavity, creating a beautiful swirl that slightly mounds above the fruit’s edges.
- Sprinkle finely crushed graham cracker crumbs over the filled strawberries, adding a delightful textural contrast to the creamy interior.
- Refrigerate the prepared strawberries for at least one hour, allowing the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the chilled strawberries immediately, presenting them on a pristine platter for a visually stunning and delectable dessert.
Notes
- Prep strawberries carefully to maintain their shape and avoid crushing delicate fruit.
- Use cold ingredients to ensure a light, fluffy cheesecake filling that holds its structure perfectly.
- Pipe filling gently to create elegant swirls and prevent overfilling the strawberry halves.
- Chill thoroughly to enhance flavor and help filling set, creating a delightful texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg