Cupid's Strawberry Kisses! 💋
These adorable, low-carb deviled strawberries are filled with a creamy, tangy cheesecake mixture, perfect for a romantic treat or any sweet craving. Easy to make and no baking required!
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Piping bag
- Small Spoon or Melon Baller
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 18-24 large fresh strawberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 package full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup granulated low-carb sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit blend)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice optional, but brightens the flavor!
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers optional, for topping; omit for strict low-carb
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Strawberries: First, gently wash your strawberries. Trim off the green leafy tops and carefully slice each berry in half lengthwise. For stability, delicately shave a tiny bit off the rounded back of each strawberry half so they sit flat on your platter. Then, using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out a shallow indent in the center – just enough for your creamy filling!
- 2. Whip Up the Cream: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream until it forms stiff, fluffy peaks. Once done, set this aside gently.
- 3. Create the Cheesecake Filling: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, low-carb sweetener, vanilla extract, and the optional lemon juice. Mix with your electric mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and wonderfully creamy.
- 4. Combine for Cloud-Like Goodness: Gently fold the prepared whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until it's perfectly blended and airy. Be careful not to overmix!
- 5. Fill and Decorate: Spoon your creamy filling into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or simply snip the corner off a Ziploc bag). Neatly pipe a generous dollop of the delicious filling onto each prepped strawberry half.
- 6. Finishing Touch (Optional): If you like, sprinkle a pinch of crushed graham crackers over the top of each filled strawberry for that classic "cheesecake" look and extra texture. (Remember to skip this step if you're keeping it strictly low-carb).
- 7. Serve with Love: Arrange your beautiful deviled strawberries on a festive platter and serve immediately, or chill them in the refrigerator until you're ready to surprise your loved ones!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste. For a strictly low-carb treat, omit the crushed graham crackers.
Nutrition per serving (2 halves):
Calories: 75
Total Carbs: 1.7g
Net Carbs: 1.4g
Fats: 7.2g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 75
Total Carbs: 1.7g
Net Carbs: 1.4g
Fats: 7.2g
Protein: 1g
