Filled Strawberry Cheesecakes
Based on a Martha Stewart Recipe, but I altered it (because I think this tastes better! haha) Bite size fresh strawberries filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture. I took these to a party and they were gone in minutes with tons of complements! :)
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READY IN: 20mins
SERVES: 6-8
YIELD: 20-30 strawberries
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 8ounces cream cheese
- 4tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 2teaspoons almond extract (could also use vanilla extract)
- 1quart size package of whole fresh strawberries
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons brown sugar
- chocolate shavings, for decoration
DIRECTIONS
- Use a melon baller to scoop out the green leafy top of the strawberries, and use a paring knife to cut off the bottoms of the strawberries so that they stand up.
- Sprinkle brown sugar into the hollowed out strawberries, and allow it to sit.
- Mix together the cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar, and almond extract in a bowl. Vary the amount of sugar and almond extract to taste.
- Cut the corner off a ziplock bag, insert a piping tip, and fill with the cream cheese. Pipe the mixture into the strawberries. (or scoop it in there if you don't have decorating tips).
- If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.