Deviled strawberries are a fun twist on the party classic! Fresh strawberries stuffed with sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for parties or a special treat!
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
Look for strawberries that larger and on the firmer side. They hold the filling the best and last a little longer when serving!
Make sure your cream cheese is nice and soft, otherwise it won’t combine with the sugar.
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.
Try garnishing with a drizzle of chocolate, shaved chocolate, any type of crushed cookies, nuts, etc.