Banana Split Stuffed Strawberries

By á-46561

These impressive and tasty banana split stuffed strawberries look like they'd be complicated to make but they're surprisingly easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 pint fresh strawberries (more or less depending on size)
• 4 tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 4 tablespoons nuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 banana, mashed (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
• Instant banana pudding mix (or vanilla)
• Optional toppings:
• Fudge sauce
• Sprinkles
• Cherries

Preparation

Step 1

FILLING:

Combine heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons instant pudding mix with mixer on medium until thick and fluffy. Fold in banana & pineapple. Place in a ziploc and refrigerate.

STRAWBERRIES:

Wash & dry strawberries. Cut tops off and using a tomato corer, scoop out the center. Cut bottom off and make sure the strawberry stands upright. Stand on a paper towel to dry.

Melt chocolate chips for about 25 seconds in the microwave, stir in butter until smooth. Dry each strawberry with a paper towel and dip in chocolate and then in nuts. Place on parchment paper and refrigerate 5 minutes or until set.

Cut a corner off of the Ziploc bag and pipe filling into each strawberry. Top with desired toppings such as fudge sauce, sprinkles and or cherries.