These cheesecake deviled strawberries are a viral TikTok dessert made with fresh strawberries filled with a creamy cheesecake-style filling. Also known as deviled strawberries, this easy no-bake recipe includes both vanilla and chocolate versions and is perfect for parties, holidays, and entertaining.
If you're looking for more fresh strawberry recipes, check out my collection of the best strawberry recipes, including candied strawberries and oven-dried strawberries that are perfect for snacking and gifting.
🔍 Quick Look: Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries
⏱️ Prep Time: 30 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: Optional, 15-30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30-45 minutes
🍓 Yield: About 24-36 deviled strawberries
🧁 Flavor Options: Vanilla or Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
🥣 Tools: Hand mixer, piping bag or zip-top bag, small spoon
🎉 Perfect For: Parties, Valentine’s Day, baby showers, bridal showers, wedding showers, potlucks, and easy entertaining
⭐ Difficulty: Very Easy (no-bake and beginner-friendly)
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Deviled strawberries are a fun and easy dessert or appetizer that's been making the rounds all over TikTok and social media.
This super simple (and viral!) take on deviled eggs combines strawberries with a creamy, sweet cheesecake filling for a treat that's as tasty as it is elegant and unique. Perfect for parties, holidays, or even a casual dessert, they're a big hit with everyone who tries them.
❤️ Why You'll Love These Deviled Strawberries
- Easy: With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, they're ready in no time.
- Beautiful: The fresh berries and piped cream cheese filling make them a show-stopping addition to any dessert board or appetizer table.
- Customizable: Add flavors like chocolate, vanilla, or lemon to the filling to suit your taste!
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Key Ingredients
See the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
- Fresh Strawberries: Medium to large fresh, firm berries work best for holding the filling.
- Cream Cheese: Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling. You can substitute with mascarpone for a richer flavor. Light cream cheese works too!
- Optional Garnishes: Top with chocolate shavings, crushed nuts, or crushed graham cracker or cookie crumbs for extra flavor and texture.
How to Make (Step-by-Step)
- Prep strawberries: Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Then, cut berries in half lengthwise, leaving the stems on the strawberries for easier handling.
- Scoop strawberries (optional): If desired, use an extra small melon baller or 1/4 tsp measuring spoon to scoop out a small bit of the strawberry center to make room for more filling.
🌟 Quick Tip
Trim a thin slice off the bottom of each strawberry half so they sit flat on the plate. While optional, this keeps the deviled strawberries from tipping over and helps the cheesecake filling stay neatly in place when serving.
- Mix cream cheese and sugar: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and pinch salt.
- Add cream and vanilla: Add in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth: Mix in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until smooth. Then add the cheesecake filling to a pastry bag fitted with a small piping tip.
- Add filling and garnish: Pipe a teaspoon or so of filling onto the center of the berries. Sprinkle with crushed cookies or other garnish if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Chocolate Deviled Strawberries
This chocolate cheesecake deviled strawberries variation uses the same base recipe, with a simple addition of cocoa powder to create a rich chocolate cheesecake filling for the strawberries!
Add cocoa powder: Simply add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the cream cheese and sugar when mixing.
Make as instructed: Mix in the remaining ingredients, then fill and pipe the strawberries as directed.
Tips & Tricks for Deviled Strawberries
- Choose large, firm strawberries: Larger, firmer strawberries hold the cheesecake filling better and stay stable longer when serving.
- Soften the cream cheese fully: Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing so it blends smoothly with the sugar and creates a lump-free filling.
- Use a piping bag for picture-perfect strawberries: A piping bag makes it easier to evenly fill the strawberries and gives them a polished, professional look. If you're new to piping, see this guide on how to use a pastry bag and piping tips for simple techniques and tips.
- No piping bag? No problem: A resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off works just as well, or you can use a teaspoon to add a small amount of filling to each strawberry.
- Finish with fun toppings: While totally optional, garnishing with crushed graham crackers, chocolate drizzle, shaved chocolate, crushed cookies, chopped nuts, etc. adds a fun and delicious touch to the strawberries.
Storing and Making Ahead
- Cheesecake Deviled strawberries are best served fresh: These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are best enjoyed shortly after assembling, but they can be made up to 1 hour ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Make-ahead cheesecake filling: The cheesecake filling can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and piped into the strawberries just before serving.
- Do not freeze: Freezing deviled strawberries is not recommended, as the strawberries release moisture when thawed, which can make the filling watery and affect the texture.
Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries
Equipment
- Knife
- piping bags and tips optional
INGREDIENTS
Vanilla
- 12-18 Medium to Large Strawberries
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
- Pinch Salt
- 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
Chocolate
- 12-18 Medium to Large Strawberries
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
- Pinch Salt
- 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Wash and dry strawberries.
- Cut berries in half lengthwise, leaving the stem on the berries for easier handling.
- If desired, use an extra small melon baller or 1/4 tsp measuring spoon to scoop out a small bit of the berry to make room for more filling.
- In a large bowl with a hand-held or standing mixer, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt (and cocoa powder if using), until smooth and creamy. Mix in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla.
- Add the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a small tip. Pipe about 1 tsp of filling onto each prepared strawberry. Alternatively, you can spoon it onto the berries.
- If desired, top with crushed graham crackers, cookies, nuts or other garnish.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
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- Look for strawberries that larger and on the firmer side. They hold the filling the best and last a little longer when serving!
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- Make sure your cream cheese is nice and soft, otherwise it won't combine with the sugar.
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- If you don't have a piping bag, use a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Or, use a teaspoon to drop a small amount of filling on top of each berry.
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- Try garnishing with a drizzle of chocolate, shaved chocolate, any type of crushed cookies, nuts, etc.
- Check out this post on using pastry bags!
Sophia Assunta says
This is such a great recipe for spring, I hope you love this recipe as much as I do!