Stuffed Strawberries

Fresh berries are so fun!! 

I love these because berries are the main attraction, not just a garnish.  It’s basically glorified strawberries and whipped cream, so delicious.

 

How about with a blueberry on top?  Wouldn’t you like to take these to your 4th of July BBQ??

 

Stuffed Strawberries

Strawberries: How many exactly depends on how big the strawberries are, and also how much you fill them.  I used about 40 average size strawberries

Blueberries, if you want them!

1 small package (4 servings) Instant Vanilla Pudding

1 Cup Whipping Cream

1 Cup Milk

1/2-1 tsp (to taste) almond extract

• Start by hulling the strawberries
• Then starting at the small end of the strawberry, make a slice most of the way down  
• Now make a perpendicular slice.  You don’t want to do down too far, because then the strawberry might break, but far enough to make room for the filling.
• I set them on a plate, and pull the strawberries open a little bit
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• Now the filling: whip the 1 C cream until stiff (but not dry) peaks form
• While whipping, in another bowl, whisk the pudding into the 1 C milk
• Add the 1/2 tsp+ almond extract into the pudding, then fold in the whipped cream until it is completely combined
• Pipe the filling into the strawberries
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  Go ahead and laugh! One day I’ll learn how to pipe with my left hand
• I used a 1M star tip, but you totally don’t have to. and in the video, it doesn’t open the strawberry evenly, so, with your other hand, try to hold the 4 points of the strawberry open so that it fills evenly.
• Arrange on a plate/tray and top with blueberries