Balsamic Strawberries with Mascarpone Cheese by agriffith

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Yes—vinegar and berries: The mellow balsamic, sweet strawberries and rich mascarpone come together easily and beautifully. This recipe was published in the July 2001 edition of Bon Appetit.

• 3 tsp - Eggs
• 1 tbsp - Eggs
• 1/3 cup - Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp - Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 cup - Mascarpone Cheese (chilled)
• 1/2 cup - Whipping Cream (chilled)
• Vanilla Extract
• 24 oz - Strawberries (hulled And Halved)

Steps

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.)
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.
3. Combine berries and 1 tablespoon sugar in large bowl; drizzle with balsamic syrup and toss to blend. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Divide berries and syrup among 6 glasses (stemware, martini glasses, etc). Top with mascarpone mixture.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Num. of Servings: 6