Heavenly Filled Strawberries

Name: Heavenly Filled Strawberries
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 dozen large fresh strawberries; 11 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Grated chocolate, optional

These luscious stuffed berries are the perfect bite-size dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia

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

Remove stems from strawberries; cut a deep "X" in the tip of each berry. Gently spread berries open.
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 each: 41 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Strawberries with Cream Cheese Filling in Country Woman June/July 2010

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Loiscooks

Jul 11, 2016

We liked the way these tasted. I gave it only three stars due to the time and difficulty filling the strawberries. Neither a spoon nor a pastry bag worked well ... again, very messy. I will keep the recipe and look in kitchen stores for something to use to fill the strawberries.
gracie56

Jun 4, 2016

A very delightful desert for a warm summer day. Cool and refreshing end to a meal. Not overly sweet.
HornyTigger

Apr 19, 2015

De reaction on amount of cream cheese is to confusing, I used the soft cream cheeze that was left over from a last minute catering, it work like a charm, I never knew it could be useable other then bagels but it works great here, problem is this disapear to quietly lol
LBurkey

Feb 8, 2015

These are pretty to look at and taste good, too. I found the filling to be took thick to push through my Pampered Chef Pastry Decorator, so I thinned it with some half n half and it was still too thick. I think I will put some Cool Whip in the cream cheese mixture next time to make it easier to push thru the nozzle.
Gluttongoose

Feb 8, 2015

These look lovely, not sure about the almond essence though. I'm going to make these with ' Philadelphia Sweet Chilli ' cream cheese, which also has pineapple and mango in. Topped with a sprinkling of ground pepper to bring out the flavour of the strawberry, should go well with some nice rose' wine.
Mrs_T

Aug 19, 2014

These were beautiful and delicious and were a hit on the dessert table at our church potluck. They would be lovely for showers or receptions or anytime a fancy-looking, delicious dessert is needed. I used chocolate sprinkles rather than grating chocolate -- much easier, and I thought it looked just as nice.
mcmurban

Aug 5, 2014

Easiest summer dessert and so delicious! Always gets raves at summer parties, book club, etc. Presentation makes a beautiful dessert or sweet snack.
wingsnutoo

Jun 18, 2014

Wonderful presentation for an elegant shower or wedding. All went quickly and rave reviews as a light dessert treat
Orbs

Jun 8, 2014

Beautiful presentation. I served it with cheese and pretzels as an afternoon snack. It was so easy to prepare and a delicious compliment.
lberry222

Jun 1, 2014

Huge hit!