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Balsamic Strawberries with Whipped Mascarpone Cheese

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Balsamic Strawberries with Whipped Mascarpone Cheese

Yes—vinegar and berries: The mellow balsamic, sweet strawberries, and rich mascarpone come together beautifully.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons plus 4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chilled mascarpone cheese*
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1-pint baskets (about 24 ounces) strawberries, hulled, halved

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, and lemon juice in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil until syrup is reduced to scant 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Transfer to small bowl; cool completely. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

    Step 2

    Combine mascarpone, cream, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Whisk until thick soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

    Step 3

    Combine berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; drizzle with balsamic syrup and toss to blend. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Step 4

    Divide berries and syrup among 6 goblets. Top with mascarpone mixture.

  2. Step 5

    *Italian cream cheese, available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

TagsFruit DessertDessertMascarponeCheeseDairyStrawberryBerryFruitNut FreeGluten FreeSimmerSpringSummerBon Appétit
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