Extraordinary Morsel Mondays!!

Summer is the time for those mom get-togethers. I have a recipe that I love, and it's perfect in the summer when the strawberries are at their best.


What you need:

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 pints large fresh strawberries

Preparation:

Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice (I usually use an entire lemon for zest and juice. I'm one of those who doesn't follow it directly!). Stir until smooth; chill for at least 1 hour. Cut stems from strawberries, leaving a flat surface so they can be stood on stem end. Cut V shaped pocket in the pointed end of each berry, cutting aboutt 2/3 of the way through the bottom. Remove the "V" shaped slice. Press sides apart slightly so you can fill with cream cheese mixture. Put cream cheese mixture in pastry bag and pipe filling into center of each berry. It should fill in pocket and come out on top. Chill for at least 3 hours.

I usually adjust the cream to taste. I love the really lemon-y taste, so I prefer a strong lemon and add more to suit.


Dessert or appetizer...both! Enjoy!

Extraordinary Morsel Mondays are brought to you by Seeryus Mama!!