Cookin’ with Carolyn Heavenly Filled Strawberries

Heavenly Filled Strawberries

1 lb. fresh strawberries
2 pkgs. (one 8 oz., and one 3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
grated chocolate
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 tsp. into each berry; sprinkle
with chocolate. Chill until serving. Yield: about 3 dozen. Enjoy!