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Stuffed Strawberries Makes 1 Dozen Prep: 30 minutes Make stuffing and prep strawberries a day ahead. Fill strawberries no more than four hours before serving. Ingredients: 14 large fresh strawberries, divided 1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp. finely chopped walnuts or pecans 1 1/2 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1 tsp. orange liqueur (optional) 1. Dice 2 strawberries, and set aside. 2. Cut a thin slice from stem end of each remaining strawberry, forming a base for strawberries to stand on. Cut each strawberry into four wedges, starting at pointed end and cutting to, but not through, stem end. 3. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in diced strawberries, walnuts, powdered sugar, and, if desired, liqueur. Spoon or pipe about 1 Tbsp. mixture into each strawberry.