Deviled Strawberries
If you’re looking for an adorable sweet snack, these easy deviled strawberries fit the bill perfectly. Better yet, they are ready in less than 10 minutes!
Whether you want to serve them as a sweet appetizer, or an after-dinner treat, you can’t go wrong with deviled strawberries. They’re quick to make, super easy, budget-friendly, and gorgeous!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This is a creative and visually appealing way to serve strawberries. And yet, it requires very little work on your part!
- These deviled strawberries can be whipped up in minutes. Perfect for when you’re craving a sweet snack.
- Your kids will love these! In fact, why don’t you make this recipe together as a fun family activity?
- If you grow your own strawberries or shop at a farmer’s market, this is a great way to encourage yourself to eat the berries while they are fresh.
Key Ingredients
- Strawberries (duh!) are the star of the show. They bring the beauty and the main flavor.
- Vegan cream cheese complements the slight acidity of the berries – it’s a classic combination!
- Cocowhip (coconut whipped cream) cuts through with lightness and volume.
- Vanilla extract adds a touch of depth to the creamy filling.
- Graham crackers are crumbled and added as a topping. Altogether, this is basically a teeny tiny strawberry cheesecake.
Hack It!
- For a gluten-free option, you can omit graham crackers. You can also use something different as a topping – like freeze-dried strawberries, sprinkles, or coconut shavings.
- The perfect way to serve these is a tray for deviled eggs. However, you can slice off a little sliver on the back of each strawberry so that they lay flat on a regular plate.
- Don’t throw away strawberry tops (or humps). Make strawberry infused vinegar or strawberry syrup instead!
- You can serve deviled strawberries on their own, or use them as a topping for a vegan dessert, like this 3-ingredient magic fudge cake.
How to Make Deviled Strawberries
Step 1: Slice each strawberry lengthwise. Lay them in a deviled eggs tray, or alternatively slice the back hump off the strawberries so they lay flat on a serving tray.
Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, coconut whipped cream, and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Using a hand mixer, mix until creamy and smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or a ziplock with the end sliced off.
Step 4: Fill each strawberry with the filling. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over top, and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honestly, no. But you can if you want to! Save the scooped out strawberry flesh for a smoothie or blend it with the creamy filling, why not?
You absolutely can! This will obviously make the recipe take longer, but I promise it will pay off. The easiest way to make it at home is to blend pre-soaked cashews with a little bit of lemon juice and maple syrup (optional).
This treat is best served fresh so that the strawberries are nice and crisp. They can rest in the fridge for a few hours (covered) before serving. However, you can make the creamy filling a day in advance and refrigerate, if desired.
More Plant-Based Desserts
- Banana Donut Holes
- Vegan Frozen S’Mores
- Pudding Cake
- Vegan Peach Cobbler
- Air Fryer Sweet Rice Paper Dumplings
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The Recipe: Deviled Strawberries
Ingredients
- 15 oz strawberries
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup cocowhip, coconut whipped cream, or any other vegan whipped cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- graham cracker crumbs, to garnish
Equipment
- Deviled egg tray optional
- Hand Mixer or whisk
Instructions
- Slice each strawberry lengthwise. Lay them in a deviled eggs tray, or alternatively slice the back hump off the strawberries so they lay flat on a serving tray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, vegan whipped cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, mix until creamy and smooth.
- Transfer to a piping bag or a ziplock with the end sliced off, and fill each strawberry with the filling.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over top, and enjoy.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, you can omit graham crackers. You can also use something different as a topping – like freeze-dried strawberries, sprinkles, or coconut shavings.
- The perfect way to serve these is a tray for deviled eggs. However, you can slice off a little sliver on the back of each strawberry so that they lay flat on a regular plate.
- Don’t throw away strawberry tops (or humps). Make strawberry infused vinegar or strawberry syrup instead!
- You can serve deviled strawberries on their own, or use them as a topping for a vegan dessert, like this 3-ingredient magic fudge cake.
- Portion the filling according to the size of the strawberries you are using.
- This recipe yields 10-12 servings. Yum!