Strawberries With Cream Cheese Filling

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 1

   Cut a thin slice from the stem end of each strawberry, allowing the berries to stand upright on flattened end.

2. 2

   Place berries, cut side down, on a serving platter.

3. 3

   Cut each berry carefully into 4 wedges, cutting almost to, but not through, bottoms.

4. 4

   Fan wedges just slightly, taking care not to break; set berries aside.

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy.

6. 6

   Gently fold in grated chocolate.

7. 7

   Spoon mixture into a decorating bag fitted with a large decorative tip.

8. 8

   Press cream cheese mixture into center of each berry. Cover and chill until ready to serve.