Cream-Filled Strawberries

"These plump berries filled with a creamy pudding mixture are so elegant-looking and luscious-tasting that they're perfect for parties or holiday gatherings."

SERVINGS: 18
CATEGORY: Appetizer
TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients:
18 large fresh strawberries
1 cup cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions:

Remove stems from strawberries; cut a deep X in the top of each berry. Spread berries apart. In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and almond extract. Pipe or spoon about 5 teaspoons into each berry. Chill until serving.

Yield: 18 strawberries.

Source: Taste of Home: The New Appetizer