Lindsey Nair

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(From the March 29, 2007 Fridge Magnet blog entry) Makes 2 to 3 dozen strawberries

Ingredients:

24 to 36 medium strawberries

1 cup (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream

4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1. Remove stems and part of inside of strawberries to make a small bowl. Cut a sliver off the bottom of each strawberry so it will stand on end. Discard slivers (editor’s note: eat them) 2. Place morsels and cream in small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 30 seconds. Stir until creamy. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-second intervals, stirring until morsels are just melted. Let cool slightly.

3. Place cream cheese and powdered sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat until creamy; beat in chocolate mixture.

4. Place cream cheese mixture in large pastry bag with star tip OR spoon into gallon-sized zip-lock bag with a 1/4-inch wide opening cut at one corner. Pipe mixture into strawberry cups, filling cups completely and then mounding mixture on top of each strawberry. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.