Cream-Filled Strawberries

Cream-Filled Strawberries 18 large fresh strawberries 1 cup cold milk 1 package (1 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix 2 cups whipped topping 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Remove stems from strawberries; cut a deep X in the top of each berry. Spread berries apart. In a large 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.