Strawberry Elf Cheese Cakes.

I have no idea where this came from originally, but they were a big hit. To speed up the process (not that it takes long using the original recipe below), you can use the Cool Whip Cheesecake filler in your local grocery's refrigerator. Also before putting on the hat,  give the elves a little hair, by sprinkling ground up graham crackers.  I'll post a photo on the next batch. In the meantime, if someone knows the owner of the  photo and recipe below, please pass on the information, so I can give them proper credit and a link to their website.  

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Ingredients

1 lb large strawberries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

3-4 Tablespoons powdered sugar (or sugar substitute - to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sesame seeds for eyes

1. Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Remove the top, (enough for a hat). Clean out the whole strawberry with a paring knife, if necessary (some of them are hollow already. Prep all of the strawberries and set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add cream cheese mix to a piping bag or Ziploc with the corner snipped off. Fill the strawberries with cheesecake mixture.

3. Once strawberries are filled, top with the 'hats.' Decorate according to photo.

4. If not serving immediately, refrigerate until serving.

Happy Holidays

Kathleen Brandt