Description
Delightful Deviled Strawberries feature fresh strawberries filled with a creamy, sweet cream cheese mixture and topped with a crunchy golden Oreo and strawberry gelatin crumble. Perfect for a light dessert or party appetizer, these bite-sized treats combine creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 6 golden Oreo cookies finely crushed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons strawberry flavored gelatin powder (Jell-O brand)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 12-15 large fresh strawberries rinsed and patted dry very well, cut into halves
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Pulse the golden Oreo cookies in a food processor or high-speed blender for 30-60 seconds until finely crushed. Transfer crumbs to a bowl.
- Mix Crunch Topping Ingredients: Stir together melted butter and strawberry gelatin powder until fully blended. Add this mixture to the crushed cookies and combine, noting the crumbs will not turn fully pink, creating a two-toned crunchy texture.
- Bake the Crunch Topping: Spread the crunchy mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely on the baking sheet, breaking any large pieces apart before use.
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse strawberries under cool water, pat very dry to avoid moisture, remove green leaves, and cut in half lengthwise. Arrange them cut side up on a serving platter.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with a handheld mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat on low until combined. Then add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, beating another 1-2 minutes until light and creamy.
- Fill the Strawberries: Spoon or pipe about 1½ teaspoons of cream cheese filling onto the cut side of each strawberry. For decorative presentation, use a piping bag if desired.
- Top and Serve: Sprinkle the cooled strawberry crunch topping over the filled strawberries. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use strawberries about 2 to 2½ inches for the best resemblance to deviled eggs and stability.
- Choose similar-sized strawberries for a neat presentation.
- Rinse strawberries just before use and pat thoroughly dry to prevent sogginess in the filling.
- Full-fat block cream cheese offers the best creamy texture and holds well.
- You can make the cream cheese filling ahead up to 24 hours and refrigerate covered; let soften before using.
- Storage: Best served immediately. Leftover toppings keep up to 1 week airtight at room temperature. Refrigerate leftover filling.
- Do not reheat or freeze assembled strawberries, as it will cause softening and separation.
- If piping is challenging, spooning the filling is a great beginner-friendly option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 stuffed half strawberry)
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
