Minty Stawberries and Cream

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Strawberries and cream is always a perfect "romantic" sort of dessert but this age old recipe gets a little kick with the addition of mint. Mint also helps with any breath issues just so the two of you won't have any problems getting closer after dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 Cup water
• 1/4 Cup sugar
• 1/2 Cup fresh mint leaves
• 6 Ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 Cup plain yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons confectioners sugar
• 1/4 Teaspoon vanilla
• 10 large strawberries, sliced

Directions:

• Combine the water in sugar in a small saucepan and bring to boil.
• Continue stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Stir in mint; remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes.
• In a seperate bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add yogurt, confectioners sugar and vanilla to the cheese and mix well.
• Cover the cheese-yogurt mixture and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
• Pour the minted syrup through a strainer to remove the mint and discard the mint.
• Combine strawberries and syrup and toss to coat. Serve strawberries with a dollop of yogurt-cheese mixture.

Recommendations:
As a starter, we recommend the tomato cucumber salad. As a main dish we recommend the minty lamb chops.
As side dishes, we recommend the creamed carrots and the parslied new potatoes.

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