Lemon Cream Cheese Filled Strawberries
These lemon cream filled strawberries are the perfect treat for a summer celebration. Lemon zest and sweetened cream cheese are combined and piped into the split berries.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 tsp finely grated lemon zest, divided
- 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
- 2 pints strawberries, about 36 large berries
- mint leaves (optional), for garnish
Recommended Equipment
- Piping bags and tips set optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat until smooth; chill the filling for at least 1 hour.8 ounces cream cheese | 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar | 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest | 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Cut stems from strawberries, leaving a flat surface so they will stand on the cut end.2 pints strawberries
- Cut a 'V' shaped pocket in the pointed end of each berry, cutting about two-thirds of the way through, leaving the bottom intact. Remove the 'V' shaped slice. Press sides apart gently so you can fill the strawberry with the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag (or a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off) and pipe the filling into the center of each berry. Use a star tip if you like, or no tip at all.
- Arrange the strawberries on a platter and chill for 2 to 3 hours. Garnish with the remaining 2 teaspoons of lemon zest and mint leaves, if using.2 tsp finely grated lemon zest | mint leaves (optional)
Nutrition
Serving: 3strawberriesCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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