Strawberry Arepas

• 2-1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 cups white cornmeal (arepa flour)
• 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. anise seed
• 1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
• 3/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

1. Mix water and salt in large bowl.
2. Gradually stir in cornmeal until blended.
3. Add cream cheese, brown sugar and anise seed; mix well.
4. Let stand 5 min.
5. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; shape each into ball.
6. Flatten each into 5-inch patty, rounding edge by moistening lightly with water, if necessary.
7. Heat griddle to medium-high heat.
8. Add patties (arepas); cook 10 to 12 min.
9. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
10. Cut arepas horizontally in half; fill with strawberries and COOL WHIP.

water, salt, white cornmeal, philadelphia cream cheese, brown sugar, anise seed, strawberries

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/strawberry-arepas-75551.aspx (may not work)