Monday, April 7, 2008

Stuffed Strawberries

This recipe comes from the Deen Brothers Cookbook . Paula also made this on her show recently. These were a good addition to the strawberry shortcake (see below).

STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

32 whole large strawberries, hulled
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each strawberry so the berries stand upright. Place berries, cut sides down, on a serving platter. Carefully, cut the berries into 4 wedges, cutting almost to, but not through, the bottoms. Fan the wedges just slightly, taking care not to break them. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until combined but still stiff. Using a teaspoon or pastry bag with decorative tip, fill the strawberries with the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the stuffed strawberries. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

5 comments:

Deborah said...

My family makes these all of the time, and I LOVE them!!

Emily said...

There you are...

I've never stuffed a strawberry. I bet these were incredible!

Catherine Wilkinson said...

Whoa...what a great idea! I think I need to buy a flat today!
And those Deen boys are a couple of stuffed strawberries as well! LOL

Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...

Can't wait for strawberry season now!!!!!

Deborah Dowd said...

These look like a really pretty,simple, yet elegant dessert- thanks for bringing it to my attention (of course anything by the Deens has to be good!)