Easy Deviled Strawberries

If you need a cute summer dessert that looks impressive but takes almost no effort, deviled strawberries it! These sweet little strawberry bites are filled with a creamy cheesecake-style filling and topped with blueberries. They're perfect for pool days, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or any party where you want something fresh and fun.

As a dietitian and mom, I love recipes like this because they make fruit feel fun without making dessert complicated. The strawberries are juicy and naturally sweet, the Greek yogurt cheesecake filling is creamy with just the right tang, and the blueberries give them that red, white, and blue look that feels made for summer! 

If you're planning a summer dessert spread, pair these with my strawberry pretzel dip or fruit pizza cups for more easy berry recipes.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Easy party dessert: These dessert deviled eggs look adorable on a platter but only take a few simple ingredients to pull together.
• No baking required: This is the kind of summer dessert you can make without turning on the oven, which is always a win when it's hot outside.
• Kid-friendly and fun: Kids can help fill the berries, add the blueberries, or arrange the bites on a tray.
• Perfect for summer holidays: The red strawberries, white cream cheese filling, and blueberries make this recipe great for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.

Deviled Strawberries Ingredients

This recipe turns fresh strawberries into a bite sized cheesecake dessert that's easy to serve and fun to eat!

• Strawberries: Large, firm strawberries work best for deviled strawberries because they are easier to slice, hollow out, and fill. Look for berries that are bright red, fresh-looking, and similar in size so they sit nicely on a platter.
• Neufchâtel cheese or low-fat cream cheese: Neufchâtel cheese gives the filling that creamy, tangy cheesecake flavor with a slightly lighter texture than regular cream cheese. Make sure it's softened before mixing so the filling turns out smooth.
• Vanilla greek yogurt: This adds creaminess, tang, and a little extra protein to the cheesecake filling. I like using vanilla because it adds flavor and sweetness without needing a long ingredient list.
• Powdered sugar: I like to use this type of sugar to sweeten the filling while keeping the texture smooth. Start with a smaller amount, then taste and add more if your strawberries are on the tart side.
• Blueberries: Blueberries make these deviled strawberries extra cute for red, white, and blue summer parties. They also add a sweet little pop of color on top.

See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitutions & Variations

These cheesecake deviled strawberries are easy to adjust depending on the party or season.

• You can use regular cream cheese if you want a richer cheesecake filling that holds its shape a little more firmly.
• Fold homemade whipped cream into the filling when you want to use heavy whipping cream for an extra fluffy texture. 
• Try plain Greek yogurt in the filling if you want to control the sweetness with a little extra powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
• A little lemon zest adds brightness to the cheesecake filling and pairs well with strawberries and blueberries.
• Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the filling right before serving if you want these to taste more like strawberry cheesecake bites.
• Add red, white, and blue sprinkles instead of blueberries if you want a more playful look for a kids' party or holiday tray.

Storage

Deviled strawberries are best served the same day they are assembled, but you can prep a few parts ahead to make the party day easier.

• Prep-ahead: Make the cheesecake filling ahead and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before piping it into the strawberries.
• Leftovers: Store assembled deviled strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.