Heavenly Filled Strawberries

36 Servings Prep/Total Time: 20 min. Ingredients • 1 pound fresh strawberries • 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract • Grated chocolate Directions

• Remove stems from strawberries; cut a deep "X" in the tip of each berry. Gently spread berries open. • • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons into each berry; sprinkle with chocolate. Chill until serving. • Yield: about 3 dozen.