Recipe: Inside Out Chocolate Strawberries

INSIDE OUT CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES

24 to 36 medium strawberries
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp heavy (whipping) cream
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Remove stems and partially hollow out strawberries. Cut a sliver off the bottom of each strawberry so it will stand on end. Set aside.

Place chocolate chips and cream in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds; stir until creamy. Microwave again at 10 second intervals if necessary. Stir each time until chips are melted. Cool slightly.

Place cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large mixer bowl. Beat until creamy. Beat in chocolate mixture.

Transfer chocolate mixture into a large pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe mixture into strawberry. Fill completely and mounding mixture on top of berry. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Eat within 24 hours.