STUFFED STRAWBERRIES

Stuffed Strawberries

Yield: 18 servings

20 large strawberries, divided
3 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped fine
1 1/2 tablespoons Splenda
1 teaspoon orange extract

Dice 2 strawberries and set aside.

Cut a thin slice from stem of each remaining strawberry, forming a base. Cut each strawberry into 4 wedges, point to base BUT not through the base.

Beat cream cheese at medium speed until fluffy. Stir in diced berries, nuts and Splenda. Spoon or pipe approximately 1 teaspoon of mixture into each berry.

Makes 1 1/2 dozen