Strawberry Arepas

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sabor delicioso a mi nino le encanto y ademas es muy facil de preparar

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on 10/22/2005

time

prep:

10 min

total:

39 min

servings

total:

6 servings, 1 arepa each

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What You Need

2-1/2

cups warm water

tsp. salt

cups white cornmeal (arepa flour)

oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4

cup firmly packed brown sugar

tsp. anise seed

1-1/2

cups sliced strawberries

3/4

cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Make It

MIX water and salt in large bowl. Gradually add cornmeal, mixing after each addition until well blended. Add cream cheese, brown sugar and anise seed; mix well. Let stand 5 min.

DIVIDE dough into 6 equal pieces; shape each into ball. Flatten each ball into 5-inch patty, rounding edge with a little water, if necessary.

PREHEAT griddle to medium-high heat. Add patties (arepas); cook 10 to 12 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Cut arepas in half horizontally; fill evenly with strawberries and whipped topping.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Food Facts

To talk about arepas is to talk about Venezuela. Arepas are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at any Venezuelan table, usually plain with butter and Apure (Venezuelan cheese). They can be grilled, fried or boiled. Arepa dough can also be used to make other Venezuelan delicacies, such as empanadas and hallacas (Venezuelan tamales).

Variation

Prepare and shape dough as directed. Cook patties (arepas) on griddle on medium-high heat 5 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Place arepas on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 min. or until cooked through. Split and fill arepas as directed.