Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 3 dozen
Cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are simple to make and packed full of flavor. They're sure to be a hit at your next party.

Ingredients

  • 3 dozen large fresh strawberries
  • 11 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Grated chocolate, optional

Directions

  1. Remove stems from strawberries. Cut a deep "X" in the tip of each berry. Gently spread berries open.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons into each berry; if desired, sprinkle with chocolate. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 filled strawberry: 41 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia
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