Strawberry Arepas

Name: Strawberry Arepas
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups warm water; 1 tsp. salt; 2 cups white cornmeal (arepa flour); 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tsp. anise seed; 1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 3/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups warm water
1 tsp. salt
2 cups white cornmeal (arepa flour)
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. anise seed
1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
3/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Directions

1

Mix water and salt in large bowl.
2

Gradually stir in cornmeal until blended.
3

Add cream cheese, brown sugar and anise seed; mix well.
4

Let stand 5 min.
5

Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; shape each into ball.
6

Flatten each into 5-inch patty, rounding edge by moistening lightly with water, if necessary.
7

Heat griddle to medium-high heat.
8

Add patties (arepas); cook 10 to 12 min.
9

on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
10

Cut arepas horizontally in half; fill with strawberries and COOL WHIP.