When strawberries are at their peak, there’s nothing better than highlighting their juicy sweetness with a creamy surprise. Enter Deviled Strawberries with Cheesecake Filling – a no-bake dessert that looks festive, tastes indulgent, and comes together in minutes.

Inspired by the idea of deviled eggs, this recipe takes fresh strawberries, slices them in half, and pipes them with a luscious cheesecake cream filling. A sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs on top creates that classic cheesecake flavor in bite-sized form.

This recipe is perfect for parties, bridal showers, Valentine’s Day, Easter spreads, or simply as a guilt-free indulgence.

Why You’ll Love Deviled Strawberries

No-Bake & Quick: Ready in under 20 minutes.
Festive & Elegant: Gorgeous presentation for parties.
Kid-Friendly: Fun and fruity finger food.
Customizable: Swap toppings for endless variety.
Lighter Dessert: Fresh fruit paired with cheesecake cream.

Ingredients

1 lb fresh strawberries
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)

Optional Garnishes:

Fresh mint leaves
Chocolate drizzle
Lemon zest

Instructions

Prepare Strawberries – Wash strawberries, remove stems, and slice in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop a small cavity in each half.
Make Cheesecake Filling – Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy.
Fill Strawberries – Pipe the cheesecake mixture into the cavity of each strawberry half using a star-tip piping bag.
Top & Garnish – Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and garnish with mint leaves or optional toppings.
Chill & Serve – Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy chilled for best flavor.

Tips for the Best Deviled Strawberries

Choose large, firm strawberries for easier filling.
Pipe the cream cheese mixture for a neat, deviled-egg look.
Chill filling before piping for more stability.
Serve within 24 hours to keep strawberries fresh.

Flavor Variations

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling: Add cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
Lemon Cheesecake Filling: Add lemon juice & zest for tangy flavor.
Oreo Crumbs Topping: Swap graham crumbs with crushed Oreos.
Keto Option: Use a sugar substitute and skip graham crumbs.

Storage

Best eaten the same day for freshness.
Store in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
Not freezer-friendly (strawberries will become watery).