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Skinny Strawberry Sandwich
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Love strawberry shortcake? You'll love this lighter tak. It's a snap to make and uses ingredients you already have in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- 2 cups (about 10 ounces) sliced stemmed California strawberries
Directions
- In food processor, process cheese, honey and zest until well mixed, or mix in bowl with wooden spoon.
- Spread 1 Tbsp. cheese mixture on cut side of one muffin half
- Top with 1/4 cup strawberries.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients to make eight open-faced sandwiches.
Makes: 4 servings.
Tip: Make cheese mixture ahead and store in refrigerator.
