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Long-Stemmed Strawberries with Lemon Curd Dip

Source of Recipe


From "The Southern Living Party Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• ½ (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  
• ½ cup lemon curd (such as Stonewall Kitchen)
  
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish (from 1 lemon)
  
• ¼ cup heavy cream
  
• 24 fresh long-stemmed strawberries
  






Instructions



1. Beat the cream cheese, lemon curd, and ½ teaspoon of lemon zest with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
   
   
2. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
   
   
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Chill until ready to serve. Garnish with the lemon zest, and serve with the strawberries.
   
   Serves 8
   
   






Final Comments


• Long-stemmed strawberries are likely few and far between at your local grocery store. Find a local farmer and order strawberries cut with long stems during the spring when they are at their peak. I know it seems like a lot of sugar for a dime, but it's the subtle details that your guests will never forget.