These cheesecake-stuffed strawberries were born from my late-night dessert cravings! Picture your favorite no-bake cheesecake nestled inside juicy strawberries – they’re the perfect spring treat that only looks fancy.
Why This Recipe Works
I’ve tested a lot of ratios here to get the perfect cheesecake consistency that holds up inside the berries. The cream cheese and heavy cream combine into a silky filling that’s stable enough to pipe but still luxuriously smooth.
The Secret to Success
Large strawberries are your friend here. Look for big, firm ones that will stand up when halved and filled. I like to cut a tiny slice off the bottom so they sit flat – nothing worse than wobbly desserts!
Ingredient Notes
Essential Elements:
- Strawberries – Pick ripe but firm berries
- Cream cheese – Must be room temperature
- Heavy cream – Cold for best whipping
- Vanilla – Real extract, not imitation
- Graham crackers – The perfect crunch factor
Step-by-Step Tips
- Prep berries carefully – don’t scoop too deep
- Whip cream until stiff peaks form
- Mix cream cheese until completely smooth
- Pipe generously but neatly
- Top with crumbs just before serving
Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries
These cheesecake-stuffed strawberries combine fresh berries with creamy no-bake cheesecake filling for an elegant and easy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Makes: About 24 stuffed strawberries
Ingredients
For the Berries:
- 3 lbs large fresh strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions:
- Prep Strawberries
- Slice strawberries lengthwise, keeping stems
- Cut tiny slice off bottom so they sit flat
- Carve small hollow in center using melon baller
- Make Filling
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 mins)
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla until fluffy
- Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture
- Assemble
- Fill piping bag with cheesecake mixture
- Pipe generously into strawberry hollows
- Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs
- Chill 1 hour before serving
Pro Tips:
- Keep berries and filled strawberries cold
- Don’t hollow berries too deep
- Beat cream cheese until completely smooth
- Can prep 4 hours ahead; add crumbs just before serving
Storage:
- Best served same day
- Keep chilled up to 24 hours
- Don’t freeze
Note: For prettiest presentation, choose large, firm strawberries with fresh green stems.
