Grilled Strawberry & Cream Pita

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 144.9

Total Fat: 4.9 g
Cholesterol: 12.6 mg
Sodium: 218.8 mg
Total Carbs: 21.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
Protein: 5.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Grilled Strawberry & Cream Pita calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season. This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season.

Minutes to Prepare: 2

Minutes to Cook: 5

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

3 T cream cheese, low fat, softened

1 c strawberries, sliced

1 whole wheat pita bread

1 sprig fresh mint

Directions

Cut pita bread in half. Gently open pocket. Combine cream cheese with 1/4 cup of the strawberries, mashing the berries as you mix. Spread half of mixture inside each half of the pita. Fill with remaining strawberries. Heat a cast iron pan, grill or skillet to warm. Spray sandwich with nonstick spray and grill both sides until golden. Enjoy warm. Garnish with mint.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

YIAYIA-THALIA

71 of 77 people found this review helpful

Cream cheese with crushed pineapple is good too. My mom made that for us when we were kids. - 9/23/09
AIM_2_LOSE_2

Very Good

38 of 44 people found this review helpful

This is really delicious...I make one using raisen bread with cream cheese and crushed pinapple and pecans...WOW - 9/24/09
JULIEIRENE

29 of 43 people found this review helpful

I got this in my email inbox today and can't wait to try it. My only wish is that it had come out earlier in the summer when strawberries were in full season. Perhaps Chef Meg could begin making the recipe of the day something more in tune with the current seasons? I would love that! - 9/23/09
MSDENI

Incredible!

28 of 29 people found this review helpful

I do this with a combination of Strawberries & Blueberries. Everyone loves it. - 2/1/10
LITTLESHORTLEGS

Incredible!

23 of 23 people found this review helpful

I love strawberries and I love cream cheese so it's no wonder I loved this recipe. I forgot to grill it after making up the sandwiches, I multiplied the recipe to share with my family. It was great even cold like that! - 2/25/10
WOLFKITTY

21 of 31 people found this review helpful

Wow, I've NEVER heard of this.. .but it sounds really yummy. I will try it! I like to use Western Bagel brand Alternative Pita.. lower in fat and higher in fiber. YUM! - 9/24/09
SUSIEQ1017

18 of 20 people found this review helpful

Ideas from other Sparkers
Can use Raisin Bread, Bagels,and Whole Wheat Bread.
Can use Walnuts, Pineapples, Blueberries, Bananas
Use Peanut Butter instead of Cream Cheese - 9/26/10
KRISTALSFIRST

17 of 19 people found this review helpful

this was delicious!!!! definitely kicked my sweet tooth. I put low fat whipped cream on top and added half a banana cut into little peices. i will be adding this to my rotations - 4/1/10
KOMAL53

Incredible!

15 of 16 people found this review helpful

I used our Chappati(Wheat Tortilla)as a wrap----yum!!!Guess substitution of Strawberries with any Berry fruit should taste good too!!! - 12/26/09
XFITSTRONG

O.K.

14 of 30 people found this review helpful

This just did not taste very good at all. The cream cheese on the whole wheat pita was unappetizing. Too sweet. - 12/28/09
CD5594611

Very Good

12 of 14 people found this review helpful

made this for the kids when they were younger. A family favorite. - 9/23/09
SCIFILESLIE

Very Good

11 of 12 people found this review helpful

What a great way to get in a serving of fruit...and another reason to love my George Foreman grill! - 4/19/10
LINDACX3

11 of 12 people found this review helpful

Used to make this with strawberry jam and loved it. Fresh strawberry's and reduced fat cream cheese keeps the wonderful taste while making it down-right healthier. Thanks. - 9/29/09
HTEWING

Incredible!

9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Dessert nothing! I had this for lunch and it is awesome! Even if the pita falls apart (which mine did, as I have issues opening pitas) it's still excellent. - 6/22/10
JECARR

8 of 14 people found this review helpful

I made a similar sandwich with 1 tbsp of peanut butter and sliced strawberries between 2 slices of low cal toast. It was great! Bread together 70 cals, peanutbutter 95 cals. - 7/21/10
POSTMODERNGYRL

Incredible!

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Fantastic! I made it with brown rice bread to avoid the gluten. This is the first "spark recipe" I made and I love it. - 1/30/10
NONISMOMMY

Very Good

7 of 11 people found this review helpful

Brummel and Brown Strawberry Spread makes a great substitute as well. Loved it! - 9/23/09
SJSFRANCINE

Very Good

7 of 11 people found this review helpful

Been making this one for years. Thanks for reminding me how good it is. - 9/23/09
RB2252

Very Good

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I must admit I was skeptical at first...strawberries and cream cheesed seemed kinda yuck. But I had the stuff in the house and so I figured I'd try it. It was GREAT! The warm strawberries and the cream cheese were melt in your mouth! YUM YUM YUM :) - 5/21/10
RHFCTR

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This made a great breakfast. I did add 1 tsp. of sugar to the cream cheese/strawberry mixture. It was a little too tart for me. Otherwise, great! - 5/8/10
STEPHP331

Very Good

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Love strawberries & cream cheese, but never would've thought of the pita. Delicious! - 3/29/10
VGINNY

Very Good

6 of 10 people found this review helpful

Cream cheese and Strawberries----a nice replacement for cream cheese and jelly ---an old favourite - 9/23/09
JNRMACPHEAT

Very Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I tried it on the family for a nice treat and something different, most of them liked it. Would make it again. - 2/20/10
PDSANDIEGO

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

Or use raisin bread with cream cheese and crushed pinapple and pecans - 6/22/10
CPTANNE

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

My daughter and I just tried this and it is a keeper. We used pineapple and tortillas. We think we will try adding a bit of cinnamon the next time. I like the idea of adding walnuts. - 6/2/10
TATACRUZ

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

tried it love it - 11/28/09
BONMARCHE

Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

If the recipe calls for 1 c of strawberries, why does the nutritional info say you only get .38 of a cup? Shouldn't that be 1/2 cup?? Anyway, no big calorie difference. It needs more filling for me, but the flavor was good. - 2/4/11
TRICIAN13

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My family and friends love this. We also make low-fat peanut butter and banana sandwiches the same way (whole wheat pita bread and grilled). Cream cheese and peaches or nectarines are great, too. A small sprinkle of spice or herb (depending on your ingredients) before grilling works well also. - 6/19/10
SPARKLELIN1

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

this is also a fruit pizza.if you use one of the pieces of pita and spread it with cream cheese and add any fruit in a circle and then add another fruit until the each fruit fills the pita .very good - 6/2/10
NICOLELOVESGOD

Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

It was ok, but I'd rather just eat the plain strawberries. - 5/25/10
HOPEFORNONI

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Two of my favorite foods on a pita! What could be better. I loved it. - 4/13/10
SHIHTZUPAN

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

MMMMMM...This was delicious!!! - 1/17/10
SUNSET09

Very Good

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

What a nice idea for Valentine's Day! I'll use it on my Women's Workshop group on February! I've added it to my cookbook as well. Enjoy your day! - 12/31/09
SIRIRADHA

Good

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Looks like a nice change from the usual for lunch - 12/26/09
HOPE2BE

Incredible!

3 of 6 people found this review helpful

We used to make these kind of sandwiches when we were younger with a special heating tool for the stove. You didn't get your hands burned. I think they still have them. They're wonderful - 11/29/09
CERBERUS_ARSTD

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Major YUM! - 11/28/09
SUSANEL1

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Fabulous and decadent! - 9/26/09
STARTINGOVER03

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

It was good, would make again! - 9/23/09
CEEBEE

Good

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Good for kids. (I prefer just strawberries with cream cheese) - 9/23/09
PATRICIAANN46

Incredible!

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Delicious!!!!! - 9/23/09
AKEIFFER08

3 of 16 people found this review helpful

This sounds very good. I plan to try it this weekend - 9/10/09
PRINGLE12

3 of 11 people found this review helpful

yumm - 9/5/09
FITBITDIVAN

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I tried this before but instead of grilling i used those machines that close sandwich corners so its no mess for kids taste so good and completely seals it so its a surprising taste - 2/4/11
SKINNYME815

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I added a couple of walnuts (not many) chopped for added crunch and put it in a tortilla as a wrap. Loved it - 5/17/10
NANALOVE55

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

yummy...hard to stop at one.. - 4/28/10
TEXASZITA

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was very good & filling! Great for the sweet tooth craving! Thanks! LOVE SPARKPEOPLE!! - 3/27/10
CALOKIE

Incredible!

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

I love anything with strawberries. Thanks for the recipe Meg. - 3/13/10
MYINNERDIVA

2 of 10 people found this review helpful

This sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing! :-) - 3/10/10
VIKTORIALYN

O.K.

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Not a favorite among my family but I thought it was a nice change for breakfast. - 3/7/10
MARYMAC45

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Yummy. Will make it again! - 3/5/10
CMW225

2 of 9 people found this review helpful

I have such a sweet tooth and love strawberries so this sounds wonderful. I know I will love it. Thank you! - 1/9/10
BERTO4812

Good

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

great sandwich - 12/27/09
6KIDSNODOG

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Another great one Chef Meg! - 9/24/09
CURTNAY333

2 of 9 people found this review helpful

WOW LOOKS AND SOUND YUMMY I LOVE CREAM CHEESE,AND STRAWBERRIES - 9/23/09
MAEBEALL

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Wow! A mixture of great flavors. - 9/23/09
BONNYR

2 of 8 people found this review helpful

Would you make this for dessert or lunch? In any case it sounds deee-licious and I'm going to make this for the grand kids. - 9/23/09
CD5799250

2 of 10 people found this review helpful

Never would have thought of this combination. Sounds yummy! - 9/23/09
CICCISR

2 of 13 people found this review helpful

I look forward to trying it. It sounds really good. - 9/23/09
SUNNY332

2 of 13 people found this review helpful

Sounds like the perfect Sandwich to me. I can't wait to try it. - 9/23/09
OSUMSUGW

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I put strawberries, blueberries, and cream cheese, and pecans on an open-faced Arnolds and broiled. Can't wait to try with pineapple. - 3/18/11
AUBRAZILLA

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I made this with whole wheat toast, neufchatel, sliced strawberries and spinach! A filling, delicious lunch that belies the cold weather :) - 2/19/11
KISSMYHIPSBYBY

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Kids liked it, and so did I. Thanks! - 2/14/11
GYNOSAUR

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Never would have thought of making this myself. Yum!! - 2/13/11
CD8482899

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love cream cheese and anykind of fresh fruit. This is the best - 2/5/11
ILOVEMY2BIRDS

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Awesome. I would have never thought about fruit as an ingredient for a sandwich! - 2/4/11
WILMABEAL

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

my mother always made cream cheese and cherries outta the jar with a little juice,mm very good,could just eat it plain,or on a wheat cracker.maybe for calorie sake fresh is best.I got to try this. - 8/19/10
DOMESTICDORK

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed this. It was a little difficult to make because my pita just did not want to come apart. But it tasted great. Next time I think I'll grill it a little longer so it's crispier. - 8/15/10
ACCEPTHECHLNGE

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love strawberry crepes, and that is what the photograph shows. I wished you would have used half a pita bread in the photograph, to show your recipe description. - 7/24/10
SOMEDAYISHERE1

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This sounded so good, I decided to fix it for my afternoon snack, but I didn't have the pita bread so I used a slice Aunt Milly's whole wheat bread and ate it cold. Loved it! - 7/21/10
JNUDJF

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

sounds good can't wait to try I love strawberries and cream cheese!!!! - 7/13/10
JARECKIKID

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This should be really good with the Nature's Own Multi-Grain Sandwich Rounds. 16g of whole grain, 5g of fiber, and 100 calories each. - 6/23/10
HAPPY0408

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is delicious and filling! YUMMY!!! Will make frequently. - 6/9/10
ANGELCOWBOY1

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This sounds great. I use to make date nut bread with cream cheese and sliced strawberries on it - yum! - 6/6/10
QUERIAN

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this tonight and it was very tasty! I will try it with other fruit, too. Pineapple sounds extra yum! - 5/23/10
JBTRAVEL

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

This sounds yummy. Can't wait to try it! - 5/5/10
BROWNEAJ

O.K.

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

It was okay. - 4/2/10
ANTIONETTEG

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

Sounds delicious I m going to try it this weekend. - 3/24/10
DONNELDA22

Very Good

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Anything with cream cheese and strawberries ------------
Now it the strawbeeries would just hurry and be in season. - 3/16/10
GARDENER718

1 of 8 people found this review helpful

oooh, another way to use pitas and strawberries. yummmm tonight for my special treat.. - 2/15/10
ELIZGINGER

Incredible!

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

All that I like - 2/15/10
MALBERTS2

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

This sounds amazing - I will be trying it very soon. - 2/13/10
CARINAS11

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

sounds really good ,will try to make it. - 1/23/10
ITALIANGIRL759

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

Sounds fantastic and creative. Never thought of this combo and then to grill it. Can't wait to try it! - 12/25/09
THEEXERCISER

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

This sounds good I love strawberries. - 12/4/09
VICTOR601

Incredible!

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Quick and easy - 11/16/09
KEISHAJACKSON

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

sounds good! I will be making this this weekend. - 10/8/09
JRRHEA

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

what a great idea - 9/26/09
1MOMATHOME

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very tasty. Good for anyone who loves strawberries. - 9/24/09
CAROLJ35

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

Totally new idea to me! Will try. - 9/23/09
BENNAK

1 of 13 people found this review helpful

Nice twist to the run of the meal sandwich. Will it try give it try - 9/23/09
CYBRVELD

Nice! - 6/26/21
PIZZA5152

Excellent love it - 6/1/21
BUILDINGPEACECR

Incredible article !!

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CECTARR

Thanks - 3/7/21
SUSANYOUNGER

sounds good - 3/5/21
MOMMY445

Good

Yummy - 8/16/20
MWHIGGINS

This looks yummy! - 8/11/20
JWINKSLLC

Mmmm! - 7/30/20
CKEYES1

Incredible!

Threw some sliced banana in there too. - 7/30/20
MILPAM3

If you don't overfill the pita, this could be made on a George Foreman grill. - 7/30/20