Strawberries Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   In a small mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add sour cream and 2 tablespoons brown sugar; beat until smooth.
3. 3
   Reserve 1 strawberry for garnish.
4. 4
   Halve remaining berries and arrange evenly in the bottom of a shallow 8-inch broiler-proof dish.
5. 5
   Spoon the cream cheese mixture over berries.
6. 6
   Sieve the 1/4 cup brown sugar evenly over cream cheese mixture.
7. 7
   Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until sugar turns golden brown.
8. 8
   Slice reserved berry; arrange atop dessert.
9. 9
   Serve immediately.
10. 10
    Serves 8.