Looking for easy party food ideas to feed a crowd? These Deviled Strawberries are quick and simple to make with just a few ingredients! Filled with a luscious cream cheese filling that tastes just like strawberry cheesecake, they’re a fun and delicious finger food perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s for parties, birthdays, potlucks, or 4th of July celebrations, this eye-catching treat will be the hit of the table, serving as both a dessert and an appetizer!
Ingredients:
- 18-24 large strawberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions:
- Prep the strawberries: Slice off the stems and cut each strawberry in half. Trim a small sliver off the back of each half so they sit upright. Using a small melon baller, carefully hollow out a small indent in the center of each strawberry to hold the filling.
- Whip the cream: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (optional) until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Combine the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pipe the filling: Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe the filling into each prepared strawberry.
- Finish with graham cracker crumbs: Sprinkle the tops with graham cracker crumbs for a cheesecake-like finish.
- Serve and enjoy: These strawberries are best served chilled for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing treat!
Notes:
- For a low-carb option, substitute the sugar with a low-carb sweetener and skip the graham cracker crumbs.
- Strawberry size will affect how many you need. Medium strawberries from a large Costco pack may leave you with extra filling (which you can enjoy by itself!).
- The cream cheese mixture can be made the day before. Store the strawberries in an airtight container with a paper towel to keep them fresh and avoid any soggy texture.
Enjoy these delightful treats at your next gathering!