Strawberry Blossom - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 large fresh strawberries, washed
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
fresh mint leaves (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Remove stems from strawberries to form a flat base. Place berries on cutting surface, pointed end facing up. With a sharp knife, carefully slice each berry in half vertically to within a 1/4 inch of base. Cut each half into three wedges to form 6 petals. (Don't slice through the base.) Pull petals apart slightly.
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and sour cream; beat until light and fluffy. With a pastry bag and star tip or small spoon, fill strawberries with cream cheese mixture.