50 Sensational Strawberry Recipes to Celebrate Spring
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Strawberry Mojitos
Warmer weather and cool cocktails go hand in hand, but why not put a twist on the classic mojito with the fruity and refreshing flavor of strawberries?
Ingredients (for 1 cocktail):
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- 3 strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. light rum
- 2 oz. soda water
Instructions:
- Add the simple syrup, strawberries and mint leaves to a tall glass and muddle with the back of a spoon or muddler. The strawberries should be crushed and juicy.
- Add the lime juice and rum. Gently stir to combine.
- Top with crushed ice, then add the soda water. Gently stir one last time.
- Garnish with more fresh mint leaves to serve.
- Cheers!
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VIDEO: Chocolate Strawberry Braid
All you need is 3 main ingredients to make this Chocolate Strawberry Braid for dessert tonight!
Ingredients
- 7-9 medium-sized strawberries
- 1 puff pastry
- 1 chocolate bar
- 1 egg yolk
- Almond slivers
- Powdered sugar
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut the strawberries into halves.
- Dust some flour on a flat surface and spread your puff pastry out on top, smoothing it into a rectangle shape if necessary.
- Place the bar of chocolate in the center, then top with a layer of strawberry halves.
- Using a pizza cutter or a knife, slice the edges of the puff pastry into strips that can be wrapped over the chocolate and strawberries. Starting with the flap at the top, fold over each strip in a slightly diagonal direction so that they resemble a braid.
- Brush the braid with a beaten egg yolk so that it covers the entire visible surface.
- Sprinkle almond slivers on top.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Give the braid a few minutes to cool down, then cover with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!