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
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 pints strawberries, about 36 large berries
- Optional garnish: lemon zest or mint
Instructions
- In food processor or a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Process or beat until smooth; chill for at least 1 hour.
- Cut stems from strawberries, leaving a flat surface so they will stand on the cut end.
- 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 pastry bag and pipe filling into center of each berry. Use a fancy star tip or no tip at all.
- Chill for at least 3 hours. Garnish with mint leaves or extra lemon zest, if desired.
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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