QUICK AND SIMPLE STRAWBERRIES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM

QUICK AND SIMPLE STRAWBERRIES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM




18 Large Fresh Strawberries, halved
1-1/2 Semisweet Chocolate Squares, grated and divided
8 oz. Cream Cheese, Softened
2 t Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Whipped Topping



Set aside 2 T grated chocolate. Place remaining chocolate into microwave safe bowl. Microwave at half power for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly. Continue to microwave and stir at 30 second intervals or until smooth. (Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil if overheated)

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Beat in melted chocoale. Fold in whipped topping and ½ of reserved grated chocolate.

Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #21 star pastry tip. Fill the bag with cream cheese mixture.

Place strawberries cut side up on serving platter. Pipe cream cheese mixture onto strawberries. Sprinkle with remaining grated chocolate. Serve.