Strawberries With Cream Cheese Filling

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   For filing, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powered sugar and almond extract until smooth.

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   Stir in the grated chocolate.

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   Set aside.

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   Cut a thin slice from the stem end of one berry.

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   Stand the berry upright on the flattened end.

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   Cut into four wedges, cutting to, but not through, the stem end.

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   Repeat with remaining berries.

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   Gently pull apart wedges a little and pipe* the filling into the center of the strawberries, being careful not to pull the wedges completely apart.

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   Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 6 hours.

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    If desired, sprinkle berries with chocolate curls before serving.

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    *Tip: To pipe the filling, spoon filling into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip ( or into a small resealable plastic bag, seal bag, and snip off a small piece of the plastic bag).

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    Squeeze filling into strawberries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.