Dear TBHITW (Jim),
If I could sit across the porch from God, I'd thank Him for lending me you.
Love, me.
Strawberries are in season right now here in the Northeast. What could be more wonderful? I spent today, a glorious day filled with light and azure skies, picking strawberries with my grand littles.
I give you a refreshing, light, and oh so good dessert; perfect for entertaining or transporting to a neighborhood BBQ.
Strawberries with sweetened cream: serves a crowd
24 fresh strawberries
One eight ounce package of lite cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped (optional)
Wash and dry the berries. Slice the stem end off the strawberries so that they can sit upright. Then, make an X in the pointed end of each berry. Set aside.
Using a hand mixer, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until combined.
Scoop the cheese mixture into a piping bag. Pipe the cheese into the center of each cross cut strawberry; filling all the way to the top. Finish with a flourish. Sprinkle the tops with a bit of finely chopped nuts. Serve Chilled.
As always, Bon Appetite.
