Cream-Filled Strawberries
"These plump berries filled with a creamy pudding mixture are so elegant-looking and luscious-tasting that they're perfect for parties or holiday gatherings," notes Karin Poroslay from Wesley Chapel, Florida18 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 18 large fresh strawberries
- 1 cup cold fat-free milk
- 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
- Remove stems from strawberries; cut a deep X in the top of each
- berry. Spread berries apart.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in
- whipped topping and almond extract. Pipe or spoon about 5 teaspoons
- into each berry. Chill until serving. Yield: 18 strawberries.
Nutrition Facts: One filled strawberry equals 36 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0.55 mg cholesterol, 73 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.