Cream Cheese Filled Strawberries

l0ve2c00k's Note:

These pretty strawberries are cut to resemble flower petals then stuffed with sweetened cream cheese. Courtesy of about.com.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 32 strawbe ...

• 32 large fresh strawberries, large
• 11 -12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate or 2 tablespoons milk chocolate, grated

Directions:

1. Cut a thin slice from the stem end of each strawberry, allowing the berries to stand upright on flattened end.
2. Place berries, cut side down, on a serving platter. Cut each berry carefully into 4 wedges, cutting almost to, but not through, bottoms.
3. Fan wedges just slightly, taking care not to break; set berries aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
5. Gently fold in grated chocolate.
6. Using a teaspoon or decorating bag with decorative tip, fill the strawberries. If desired, sprinkle with a little more grated chocolate.
7. Cover and chill.

Reviews

[AZPARZYCH]

Made for Bunco and my monthly mom's group and was highly praised!! These are so good and don't seem too bad for you since there is not a ton of filling in each berry. Will definately be making these often this summer when strawberries are in season!!