Deviled Strawberries Cheesecake Filling (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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18-24 large strawberries
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup sour cream
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2/3 cup white granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
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1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
# Instructions:
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Cut off the stems and slice strawberries in half. Cut a small sliver off the back of each half so they sit upright. Use a melon baller to hollow out a small indent in each half.
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In a medium mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth.
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Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
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Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture and pipe it onto each prepared strawberry half using a star tip.
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Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of the filled strawberries. Serve and enjoy.
# Notes:
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To reduce carbs, replace the sugar with low-carb sweetener and omit graham crackers.
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Strawberries can be prepped a day in advance; store in an airtight container with a paper towel to maintain freshness.
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The cream cheese mixture can also be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.