Yes, you heard me right, balsamic vinegar and strawberries. Combine that with the creamy lushness of whipped mascarpone and you have a dessert worthy of licking the plate.
Chances are you have a bottle of balsamic in your pantry right now. We use it for marinates, drizzled over slices of tomato and mozzarella and as the shining star of our favorite vinaigrette. But have you ever thought of drizzling some over ice cream? or as a glaze for fruit? This deep, intense vinegar is so uniquely versatile that you will find yourself reaching for it more and more after you try it for it’s depth of sweetness and complex acidity.
This recipe is rich and light at the same time. Mascarpone adds such a decadent element to the glazed strawberries that you just might find yourself humming with each bite. For some reason, I love to make this with barbecue on warm summer dinners on the patio.
Wow, I just made myself over-salivate. Guess who’s making this and some baby-backs for dinner?
Balsamic Glazed Strawberries and Cream
Balsamic vinegar and strawberries are an amazing duo. Paired with the richness of whipped mascarpone, this is an amazing way to elevate good ol’ strawberries and cream.
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
Directions
- 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.)
- Combine mascarpone, cream, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Whisk until thick soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
- Combine berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; drizzle with balsamic syrup and toss to blend. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Divide berries and syrup among 6 goblets. Top with mascarpone mixture.
Notes
- *Mascarpone is an Italian cheese similar to cream cheese. It is available at most grocery stores Italian markets. It can also often be found at Italian delis.
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