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Perfect Party Dessert: Mascarpone-Stuffed Strawberries

The following post was written by Amee Livingston who blogs about nutritious family recipes at Amee's Savory Dish and is part of POPSUGAR Select Food.

The following post was written by Amee Livingston who blogs about nutritious family recipes at Amee's Savory Dish and is part of POPSUGAR Select Food.

These delectable berries are so simple to throw together, yet make a very elegant and beautiful presentation for your bridal shower or Summer party. The rich and creamy mascarpone cheese is slightly sweetened and pairs beautifully with the berries for a healthier, sweet treat. The dark chocolate drizzle and the crunch of the hazelnuts add the special touch that makes them simply irresistible!

Keep reading for the recipe.

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12 Berrylicious, Kid-Friendly Recipes For Summer

If your kitchen is overflowing with a bounty of berries courtesy of your local farmers market — or a particularly lush produce department — then we've got 12 great ideas for you.

If your kitchen is overflowing with a bounty of berries courtesy of your local farmers market — or a particularly lush produce department — then we've got 12 great ideas for you. Summer calls for meals that are light, bright, and refreshing, and strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries are just the thing to highlight. We've rounded up 12 of our favorite Summer berry recipes that the whole family is sure to love — morning, noon, and night!

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Happy Hour: Redhead in Bed

This fruity concoction is light, refreshing, and easy to drink.

This fruity concoction is light, refreshing, and easy to drink. The pureness of sweet strawberries is the defining flavor, but fresh lime juice provides a balancing tartness. Because the vodka is not overpowering, it's the perfect cocktail to enjoy on a hot day. If strawberries are in season at your farmers market, I strongly suggest you give this drink a try — trust me, you won't be disappointed! Read more to get the redhead in bed recipe.

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12 Appetizing (and Healthy!) Strawberry Recipes

'Tis the season for strawberries to finally start ripening to their supersweet, tender selves.

'Tis the season for strawberries to finally start ripening to their supersweet, tender selves. To celebrate back-to-berry season, we've compiled 12 scandalously good-looking strawberry recipes that are actually good for you too. Click through and become a berry believer.

— Additional reporting by Lizzie Fuhr

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Get Ready For Summer With a Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail

Summer's just around the corner and we're celebrating the best way we know how: by making a seasonally inspired cocktail.

Summer's just around the corner and we're celebrating the best way we know how: by making a seasonally inspired cocktail. A combination of fragrant strawberries, herbaceous gin, spicy ginger, and earthy basil makes for a nuanced cocktail we'll be sipping all season long, and after you try your first taste we strongly suspect you'll follow suit. Watch the video to learn how to construct this winning drink, then print out the recipe.

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Impress Your Guests With the Easiest Strawberry Tart Ever

Next time you're tasked with dessert for a crowd, impress your guests with this stunning fresh strawberry tart.

Next time you're tasked with dessert for a crowd, impress your guests with this stunning fresh strawberry tart. It may look like it's straight out of a magazine, but it's actually the easiest fresh fruit tart ever — all you really need is a handful of ingredients.

Be sure to go the extra mile for the freshest, off-the-vine, most fragrant berries; they'll really shine in this dessert (and, as a bonus, your entire house will smell like fresh strawberries). Then serve it to your guests with an ethereal dollop of fresh whipped cream. Ready to make this tart? Watch our video, then print out the recipe.

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Get Sweet on Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble With Cardamom Cream

Hot-pink stalks of rhubarb and rosy-shouldered strawberries practically beg to be simmered together; add perfume-like cardamom to the mix, and it's hardly surprising that this crumble is a keeper.

Hot-pink stalks of rhubarb and rosy-shouldered strawberries practically beg to be simmered together; add perfume-like cardamom to the mix, and it's hardly surprising that this crumble is a keeper. Even better, it's a low-effort proposition, perfect for casual entertaining or baking up as a spontaneous treat for oneself.

Particularly when working with cardamom, make certain to grind the spice fresh, as it rapidly loses its fragrance once pulverized to a powder. Other than that, this recipe is simple, satisfying, and more than worth the minimal effort expended — try it yourself tonight.

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Happy Hour: Strawberry Margaritas

When strawberries are in season, you can never have too many strawberry cocktails!

When strawberries are in season, you can never have too many strawberry cocktails! Instead of mixing the sweet red berries with vodka or gin, why not combine them with tequila for a vibrant twist on the margarita?

This easy recipe is a potent crowd-pleaser that's sure to get the conversation flowing. It may seem like a lot of work to haul out the blender, but trust me, this drink is worth it. It's refreshing and fruity, but salty and strong at the same time: perfection in a glass! Start your party right with strawberry margaritas; here's the recipe.

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Tasty Strawberry Dishes For a Sweet Spring

Now that strawberry season has arrived, it's time to enjoy sweet and savory dishes that feature the berry front and center.

Now that strawberry season has arrived, it's time to enjoy sweet and savory dishes that feature the berry front and center. With a mix of cocktails, desserts, and sides, we're highlighting some of our favorite fruity recipes — including a pizza-inspired treat. Can't wait to savor strawberries this Spring? Stock up on the delicious fruit, and then dive into these tasty recipes!

— Additional reporting by Katie Sweeney

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Strawberry Balsamic Crush: A Sweet, Tart, Savory Cocktail

We think there's no better way to celebrate Spring in full swing than with a cocktail that celebrates one of the season's greatest fruits: strawberries.

We think there's no better way to celebrate Spring in full swing than with a cocktail that celebrates one of the season's greatest fruits: strawberries. But a strawberry daiquiri this cocktail is not; this cocktail, appropriately dubbed the strawberry balsamic crush, combines sweet, tart, and savory thanks to the combination of fresh berries, aged balsamic vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper. Here, Happiest Hour hosts Matthew Rodrigues and Brandi Milloy show how the strawberry balsamic crush cocktail comes together.