Description
These Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries are a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, featuring creamy cheesecake filling nestled in juicy strawberry halves. A perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Filled Strawberries:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Hollow Out Strawberries: Using a small melon baller or spoon, carefully scoop out a small cavity in the center of each halved strawberry.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Fill Strawberries: Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the filling into the hollowed centers of each strawberry half.
- Add Garnish: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of the filled strawberries. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of cinnamon to the filling.
- These are best served the same day for optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 filled halves
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
