Deviled Strawberries

(Made with a Cheesecake Filling)

They are filled with a cream cheese filling that tastes just like strawberry cheesecake but in the form of finger food. They are perfect for parties, birthdays, potlucks, 4th of July, and more. Either way, this spectacular table display will be the hit of the party, both as a dessert and/or appetizer.

18-24 large strawberries

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese (softened)

1/3 cup sour cream

2/3 cup white granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

Prep the strawberries by cutting off the stems and slicing them in half. Next, cut a small sliver off of the back of each strawberry half so that they sit up straight.

Use a small melon baller to carefully hollow out the middle (you don’t need to take out much, just make a small enough indent so that the cream cheese filling doesn’t slide off).

In a medium sized mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).

In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth.

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated.

Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture (I used a star tip), and pipe it onto each sliced strawberry.

Finish with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.

Strawberry Shortcake Crumble:

Ingredients:

1 pack of Golden Oreos (crushed)

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 packet strawberry gelatin mix (3 oz)

1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)

Instructions:

1. Make the Crumble: Mix crushed Golden Oreos, melted butter, strawberry gelatin mix, and freeze-dried strawberries.

2. Bake: Spread the mixture on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 7-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.

3. Serve: Sprinkle over vanilla ice cream, cupcakes, or strawberry shortcake for a delicious topping!

Serve and enjoy!