Deviled Strawberries
Published Feb 01, 2026
An easy deviled strawberries recipe using cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and fresh strawberries for a quick, 15-minute no-bake dessert.
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Make my cheesecake deviled strawberries!
I only make this deviled strawberries recipe once in a while because I genuinely don’t trust myself around it. I’ll plan on having one, maybe two, and then suddenly the plate is empty, and I’m standing there wondering why I didn’t make more. They feel like the sweet, snacky cousin of deviled eggs; they’re just strawberry halves with a little hollowed-out center and a swirl of cream cheese filling piped right in. The filling is kind of similar to cheesecake and not overly sweet, and the crushed graham crackers on top of the deviled strawberries are non-negotiable, IMO, because that little bit of crunch is what keeps you reaching back in.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
This recipe is part of our monthly Cooking Challenge for February 2026!
Deviled Strawberries Ingredients
- Strawberries: Look for berries that are bright red, firm, and shiny. Avoid ones with any signs of mold, bruising, or mushy spots.
- Cream cheese: I recommend full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor. But you can use low-fat if you’re trying to eat in more of a calorie deficit.
- Graham crackers: I use traditional honey graham crackers to top these deviled strawberries, but try different flavors! Cinnamon or chocolate would be fun. Or even Biscoff cookies! Especially if you’re a fan of the viral Japanese cheesecake.
- Dry ingredients: Just powdered sugar. If it’s really lumpy, you’ll want to sift it first.
- Wet ingredients: You’ll also need heavy cream and vanilla extract. I would not substitute the heavy cream here with anything lower than whole milk or half-and-half in terms of fat content.
How to Make Deviled Strawberries
Deviled Strawberries Recipes
Ingredients
- 12 large strawberries
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crushed graham crackers for topping
Instructions
- Slice each strawberry in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or the tip of a paring knife to gently hollow out a little “well” in the center.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth, fluffy, and pipeable.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the filling into each strawberry well, creating a swirl just like deviled eggs.
- Top with crushed graham crackers and serve immediately.
Notes
- My Top Tip: Let the cream cheese soften on the counter for 30–60 minutes before you make the filling. This will help it blend more smoothly.
- Storage: The deviled strawberries taste best immediately after you make them. If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Variations
- Flavor the cream cheese: When you blend the cream cheese filling, mix in some honey, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, or even chopped fresh strawberries for more flavor.
- Sneak in some Nutella: Before you add the cheesecake filling, spread a little homemade Nutella in the strawberry wells first.
- Finish with a chocolate drizzle: Top the deviled strawberries with homemade Nutella or melted chocolate.
Recipe Tips
- Leave the strawberry stems on. It’s optional, but the stems give people something to hold while they take a bite of the deviled strawberries. Plus, they add a nice green pop of color. But if you want to slice them off and make one-bite deviled strawberries, you can do that, too.
- Hollow out the strawberries more than you think you should. You want to leave plenty of room for the delicious cheesecake filling!
FAQs
A zip-top bag works just as well. Scoop the filling into a zip-top bag, cut off a corner, and use it like a pastry bag.
The star tip is mostly for aesthetics to give the deviled strawberries that “deviled egg” look. If you don’t have one, they’ll still taste great!
