Craig's Blog of Destiny

                   Ok, at Kris’ request I made the Stuffed Roasted Strawberries today.  J’Neil took the picture.  They were pretty good.  I think I got them from Rachael Ray.  Here’s the recipe: 

 12 Extra Large Strawberries

1 to 2 oz chocolate, chopped

1 tsp sugar (optional)

Spray whipping cream

Cocoa powder, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Slice the tops of the strawberries off just below the stem.  Cut the tips off (@ 1/4 inch), so that the berries will sit upright.  Next, use a small spoon or a melon baler to scoop out the strawberries, working from their tops, in order to create a cavity in each one.  Stuff some chocolate into the cavity of each strawberry and place them upright in a baking dish.  Lightly sprinkle the berries with sugar, if using.  Roast the berries until soft and chocolate is melted, about 10 to 12 minutes.

To serve, place 3 strawberries on a dessert plate in a triangle.  If the berries have given off liquid in the baking dish, spoon it over them.  Spray a small mound of cream in the center of the berries, and top each berry with a small rosette of cream.  Sift a little cocoa powder over the plate and serve!