Strawberry Blossoms

Mine aren't that pretty, but they were really yummy and I nice little decoration for a dinner plate or a great finger food. You could also just make the filling and use it as a dip to dip the strawberries in. There are some beautiful strawberries out there right now.


Strawberry Blossoms

12 large, fresh strawberries, washed

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

1 tablespoon sour cream

fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

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.

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.

Notes & Options:

A plastic zipper sandwich bag can be used instead of a pastry bag by filling with cream cheese mixture and squeezing out excess air before sealing. Carefully cut one corner off of the bottom of the bag and squeeze mixture out through the cut.

For added sweetness, you can use strawberry flavored cream cheese instead of plain.