Strawberry Blossoms

 STRAWBERRY BLOSSOMS

12 strawberries

Ingredients

12  large fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried

1 (3oz.) pkg cream cheese, softened

2  Tablespoons powdered sugar

1  Tablespoon sour cream

Instructions

1.  Remove the stems from strawberries to form a flat base. 

2.  Place strawberries on cutting surface, pointed end up. 

3.  With sharp knife, carefully slice each strawberry in half vertically to within

¼   inch of base. 

4.  Cut each half into 3 wedges to form 6 petals. 

(Do Not Slice Through The Base) 

5.  Pull petals apart slightly.

6.  In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and sour cream.  
7.  Beat, with a spoon, until light and fluffy and no lumps remain.

8.  With pastry bag and star tip, fill strawberries with cream cheese mixture.

9.  Cover and refrigerate.