Strawberry Blossom

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 12 large fresh strawberries, washed
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• fresh mint leaves (to garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 remove stems from strawberries to form a flat base. place berries on cutting surface, pointed end facing up. with a sharp knife, carefully slice each berry in half vertically to within a 1/4 inch of base. cut each half into three wedges to form 6 petals. (don't slice through the base.) pull petals apart slightly.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and sour cream; beat until light and fluffy. with a pastry bag and star tip or small spoon, fill strawberries with cream cheese mixture.