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Balsamic Strawberries with Sweet Mascarpone Crème
Official COFFEE MATE®
Balsamic Strawberries with Sweet Mascarpone Crème
Level
Easy
Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Servings
6 servings
- Featuring fresh strawberries (with a hint of brown sugar), drizzled in a flavorful balsamic sauce and topped with a lightly whipped mascarpone, this sophisticated treat is sure to please.
Key Ingredients
Ingredients
- ●1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- ●2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ●1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- ●3 tablespoons Coffee mate® Italian Sweet Crème Flavor Liquid Coffee Creamer
- ●4 cups quartered fresh strawberries
- ●2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ●Pinch ground black pepper
- ●Grated or shredded fresh lemon peel for garnish
Make It
Step 1
Combine vinegar and granulated sugar in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook gently until reduced by half. Pour into small bowl and cool to room temperature.
Step 2
Place mascarpone cheese and Coffee mate Italian Sweet Crème Flavor Liquid in small mixer bowl; beat until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3
Combine strawberries and brown sugar in large bowl; toss gently. Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper; toss gently to coat. Spoon about 1/2 cup strawberries into individual bowls; drizzle with balsamic syrup. Top with large dollop of mascarpone mixture. Sprinkle with lemon peel.
Step 4
Cook's Tip: Try substituting any flavor of liquid Coffee mate.
