Strawberries with Lemon Cream



1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 pints large fresh strawberries

1. In food processor, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Process until smooth; chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Cut stems from strawberries, leaving a flat surface so they can be stood on stem end. Cut V shaped pocket in the pointed end of each berry, cutting aboutt 2/3 of the way through the bottom. Remove the "V" shaped slice. Press sides apart slightly so you can fill with cream cheese mixture. Put cream cheese mixture in pastry bag and pipe filling into center of each berry. It should fill in pocket and come out on top. Chill for at least 3 hours. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.