STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BITES

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These treats are a perfect mouthful of strawberry, sweet cream cheese filling and just a drizzle of chocolate. Easy to fill and fix ahead, they add tempting variety to brunch or party offerings-and make a delicious homemade gift. -Linda Baldt, Croydon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 large fresh strawberries (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Graham cracker crumbs, optional

Steps:

  • For filling, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until smooth., Remove stems from strawberries. Using a paring knife or small melon baller, cut a 1-in.-deep opening in the stem end of strawberries. Pipe or spoon cream cheese mixture into openings. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over strawberries; if desired, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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