Inside Out - Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 quart medium-to-large strawberry, approx. 12
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 toast the almonds in a 350 oven for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown. set aside to cool.
• 2 whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
• 3 stir in the vanilla and sugar.
• 4 trim a small slice off the bottom (pointed end) of the strawberry, so it will stand on a plate. slice off the top of the strawberry. hollow the strawberry using a small melon baller or spoon.
• 5 place the cheesecake mix in a ziploc bag and snip the end (or use a pastry bag). fill the berries until the mixture pipes over the top.
• 6 arrange the toasted almonds over the top. serve immediately or chill, covered, for up to two hours.