BANANA SPLIT STUFFED STRAWBERRIES RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Banana Split Stuffed Strawberries Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-46561

Number Of Ingredients 15

FILLING:
1 pint fresh strawberries (more or less depending on size)
4 tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon butter
4 tablespoons nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 banana, mashed (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
Instant banana pudding mix (or vanilla)
Optional toppings:
Fudge sauce
Sprinkles
Cherries

Steps:

FILLING: Combine heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons instant pudding mix with mixer on medium until thick and fluffy. Fold in banana & pineapple. Place in a ziploc and refrigerate. STRAWBERRIES: Wash & dry strawberries. Cut tops off and using a tomato corer, scoop out the center. Cut bottom off and make sure the strawberry stands upright. Stand on a paper towel to dry. Melt chocolate chips for about 25 seconds in the microwave, stir in butter until smooth. Dry each strawberry with a paper towel and dip in chocolate and then in nuts. Place on parchment paper and refrigerate 5 minutes or until set. Cut a corner off of the Ziploc bag and pipe filling into each strawberry. Top with desired toppings such as fudge sauce, sprinkles and or cherries.