Author Notes
In trying to come up with a unique birthday present for my little brother, I incorporated his favorite fruit and cake, in an atypical presentation. He loved it! —Mariya
Ingredients
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16 ounces
strawberries
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8 ounces
cream cheese-room temperature, low fat
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1/3 cup
ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup
and 1 T sugar
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1.5 teaspoons
vanilla extract
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pinch nutmeg
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4 ounces
dark chocolate-shaved
Directions
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Using a pairing knife, cut the stems off the strawberries and carefully take out the middle/insides, by using a scooping motion with the knife, along the perimeter of the strawberry. Make sure not to make any holes (reserve the insides for another use, ex: smoothie, yogurt topping, or sangria/wine garnish).
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Cut off a tiny piece off the bottom tips of the strawberries (this will allow them to stand up in your plate; reserve and use the bottoms for the above suggestions); be sure not to make a hole in the bottom...so don't cut too much off!
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Whisk together cream cheese, ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
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Place the cheese mixture into a pastry bag, with a star tip at the end of it; alternatively, working in batches, place cheese mixture into a zip-lock bag and cut a tiny hole in one of the corners.
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Fill strawberries with cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top of strawberries...Enjoy!
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