VALENTINE BERRIES AND CREAM

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Everyone was so impressed with this scrumptious filled chocolate heart served at a banquet held by our adult Sunday school class. I got the recipe, and now my family and friends rave about it whenever I serve it. -Tamera O'Sullivan, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. heart-shaped or square pan with foil; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Pour into prepared pan, swirling to coat the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides. , Refrigerate for 1 minute, then swirl the chocolate to reinforce sides of heart or box. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Using foil, lift from pan; remove foil and place chocolate heart on a serving plate., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; add to creamed mixture with milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth., Gently fold two-thirds of the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into heart. Insert star tip #32 into a pastry or plastic bag; fill with the remaining whipped cream. Pipe around the edge of heart. Garnish with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 32g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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