These Deviled Strawberries with cheesecake filling are incredibly delicious and fresh-tasting. This healthy recipe is also easy to make!
This post is all about how to make Deviled Strawberries.
The devil in these strawberries is the cheesecake, for sure! Strawberries are already sweet and fresh, but adding a tangy cream cheese filling is the ultimate compliment to this fruit snack. Sprinkling each one with graham cracker crumbs is highly recommended!
You’re probably familiar with “deviled” eggs. And while this recipe is not the same traditional concept since we aren’t seasoning with spices, the strawberries are halved, and a filling is added to the middle, like deviled eggs.
All you’ll need for this sweet recipe is, of course, fresh strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract. The crispy graham cracker crumbs are optional, but the added hints of warm honey and cinnamon make them a worthy component!
Serve these dessert appetizers with a glass of Prosecco at any party or gathering, and watch your guests enjoy them in amazement. They’re perfect for book club nights, baby showers, holiday parties, and luncheons. The step-by-step instructions below will show you exactly how to make these deviled strawberries in the easiest way.
Deviled Strawberries (With Cheesecake Filling!)
How Do You Serve These Fresh Cheesecake Strawberries At A Party?
For any party or small gathering, I found that serving the deviled strawberries with toothpicks (or cupcake liners) made it easy for guests to grab and enjoy! Once the serving plate was empty, I loaded it up again with the remaining strawberries that were kept chilled in the refrigerator.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Fresh Large Strawberries, 2 Pounds – (One pound of strawberries makes 28 strawberry halves. You can cut the ingredients in half to make one pound of strawberries, aka 28 deviled strawberries.)
- Cream Cheese, 8-ounce brick, softened.
- Vanilla Extract, 1/2 teaspoon.
- Confectioners Sugar, aka Powdered Sugar, 1 cup.
- Graham Cracker Crumbs, about 1/2 cup – You can purchase the crumbs premade or make your own crumbs with graham crackers. Up to you!
Equipment Needed:
- Sharp Knife – for removing the stems and slicing the strawberries in half.
- Paper Towels – for patting the strawberries dry.
- Toothpicks (optional) or place the strawberries in cupcake liners (optional).
- Frosting Piping Kit OR add the frosting to a Ziploc bag and cut a small corner off to release the frosting. OR use a spoon to dollop frosting onto the strawberry.
- Rolling Pin & Ziploc Bag – for making the graham cracker crumbs. You can purchase graham cracker crumbs if you want.
How Do You Sweeten Strawberries Quickly?
The most traditional answer to this question would be to toss the strawberries in sugar. HOWEVER, now that we know how to “devil” strawberries, this is a quick alternative to sweeten the strawberries in a creamy way!
How To Make Deviled Strawberries, Step-By-Step
Step 1: Wash the strawberries and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the stems and cut each one in half, lengthwise.
Step 2: Add the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to a bowl and mix with a hand or stand mixer until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Step 3: If you’re sprinkling graham cracker crumbs on top of the strawberries, add a package of graham crackers to a Ziploc bag and seal. Grab a rolling pin and crush the bag of graham crackers until you get crumbs. OR you can purchase premade graham cracker crumbs.
Step 4: Add the cream cheese filling to a frosting piping bag or Ziploc bag. If using a Ziploc bag, cut off a small corner to release the frosting. You can also use a spoon to add the filling to each strawberry.
Step 5: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of filling to each cut strawberry. The amount will depend on the size of each strawberry. I was generous when I filled each one.
Step 6: Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs onto each filled strawberry generously. This is an optional step but recommended!
Tip: Add the Deviled Strawberries to a plate and serve them chilled. Using toothpicks and/or cupcake liners is optional.
FAQs And Delicious Variations For Deviled Strawberries
Are Deviled Strawberries Healthy?
Yes, but enjoy them in moderation. The cheesecake filling is made with cream cheese and sugar, so keep that in mind.
How Can I Make Chocolate Deviled Strawberries?
You could add grated chocolate on top of the strawberries or add some unsweetened cocoa powder to the cream cheese filling.
Are These Cheesecake Strawberry Bites A TikTok Recipe?
Deviled Strawberries have gone viral on TikTok, but the recipe did not originate there.
Can I Make These Easy Deviled Strawberries Without Whipping Cream?
Yes! Just follow this recipe, as it does not include whipping cream.
How Is This Recipe Similar To Deviled Eggs?
The only similarity this Deviled Strawberries recipe has to deviled eggs is that, like the strawberry, the egg has a filling added to the middle. Other than that, the recipes are entirely different.
How Can I Make Keto Deviled Strawberries?
Follow this recipe but omit the powdered sugar from the cheesecake filling. Instead, use a sugar replacement like Swerve.
Why Should I Make This Recipe?
This recipe is so easy, insanely DELICIOUS, and budget-friendly!
How Should I Store Them?
It would be best to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remember, the frosting has cream cheese in it, which is a dairy product.
Are These Gluten-Free?
Yes, they are!
How Long Can I Keep Deviled Strawberries In The Fridge?
While it’s best to eat these strawberries while they’re fresh, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to two days.
What Is The Simple Way To Hull Out The Middle Of The Strawberry?
FYI, I did not remove anything from the middle of my strawberries, and I had no problems adding the filling. However, you can use a paring knife to make a small hole for the filling, but I did not find this necessary.
Should I Only Serve Deviled Strawberries in The Summer?
Serving Deviled Strawberries in the summer is perfect, but they can be enjoyed all year if you can find fresh strawberries.
Deviled Strawberries
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Sharp Knife – for removing the stems and slicing the strawberries in half.
- Paper Towels – for patting the strawberries dry.
- Toothpicks (optional) or place the strawberries in cupcake liners (optional).
- Frosting Piping Kit OR add the frosting to a Ziploc bag and cut a small corner off to release the frosting. OR use a spoon to dollop frosting onto the strawberry.
- Rolling Pin & Ziploc Bag – for making the optional graham cracker crumbs. You can purchase graham cracker crumbs if you want.
Ingredients
Ingredients Needed For Deviled Strawberries:
- 2 Pounds Fresh Large Strawberries – One pound of strawberries makes 28 strawberry halves. You can cut the ingredients in half to make one pound of strawberries, aka 28 deviled strawberries.
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Brick (softened).
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Confectioners Sugar (aka Powdered Sugar).
- 1/2 cup Graham Cracker crumbs (You can purchase the crumbs premade, or you can make your own crumbs with graham crackers. Up to you!).
Instructions
How To Make Deviled Strawberries, Step-By-Step
- Wash the strawberries and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the stems and cut each one in half, lengthwise.
- Add the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to a bowl and mix until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cream cheese filling to a frosting piping bag or Ziploc bag. If using a Ziploc bag, cut off a small corner so the frosting can release. You can also use a spoon to add the filling to each strawberry.
- Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of filling to each cut strawberry. The amount will depend on the size of each strawberry. I was generous when I filled each one.
- Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs onto each filled strawberry generously. This is an optional step but recommended!
- Tip: Add the Deviled Strawberries to a plate and serve them chilled. Using toothpicks and/or cupcake liners is optional.
Nutrition
Final Thoughts On Deviled Strawberries With Cream Cheese
You CANNOT go wrong serving these Deviled Strawberries! They’re sweet and fresh-tasting, and the creamy cheesecake filling is to die for delicious.
Make these the next time you want a dessert snack for a gathering or holiday party, and watch them disappear almost instantly! You can follow career girl meets… on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more home decor ideas, recipes, and gift guides.
These look incredible!! Will definitely be trying 🙂 Such a beautiful site too.
Thanks, Lane! I appreciate it!