Filled Strawberry Cheesecakes

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons almond extract (could also use vanilla extract)
• 1 quart size package of whole fresh strawberries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• chocolate shavings, for decoration

1. Use a melon baller to scoop out the green leafy top of the strawberries, and use a paring knife to cut off the bottoms of the strawberries so that they stand up.
2. Sprinkle brown sugar into the hollowed out strawberries, and allow it to sit.
3. Mix together the cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, and almond extract in a bowl. Vary the amount of sugar and almond extract to taste.
4. Cut the corner off a ziplock bag, insert a piping tip, and fill with the cream cheese. Pipe the mixture into the strawberries. (or scoop it in there if you don't have decorating tips).
5. If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

cream cheese, sugar, almond, fresh strawberries, brown sugar, chocolate shavings

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/filled-strawberry-cheesecakes-350991 (may not work)