50 Sensational Strawberry Recipes to Celebrate Spring

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Strawberry Cream Infused with Lemon Balm

Calming lemon balm and caramelized pumpkin seeds add pep to this strawberry cream dessert that comes together with minimal effort.

Ingredients for 4 servings: 

• 2/3 lb. strawberries
• 2 tbsp agave syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 10 lemon balm leaves
• 2 tbsp low-fat cream cheese
• 1/3 cup dried pumpkin seeds 
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp sunflower oil

Instructions: 

1. Heat the water with the agave syrup in a small saucepan. When it starts to simmer, remove from the heat and add the lemon balm leaves. Let steep for 10 mins.
2. Wash and hull the strawberries. Cut in half if they're on the bigger side. Add to a blender with the cream cheese.
3. Discard the lemon balm leaves from the saucepan, and add the syrup to the blender.
4. Blend until completely smooth, about 1-1.5 min. Transfer to a bowl and let chill in the fridge.
5. Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds. Toast for 5 min., stirring regularly. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and caramelize them for 5 to 10 min., stirring constantly.
6. Place on a sheet of parchment paper and let cool.
   
7. Remove the strawberry cream from the fridge, divide into 4 glasses and and garnish with the caramelized pumpkin seeds.

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