Ingredients
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pound sliced or quartered strawberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 3 tablespoons lightly toasted sliced almonds
Directions
Place the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to about half the original volume and vinegar has a syrupy consistency, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone, sugar, and almond extract and whisk until very smooth and sugar has dissolved.
When ready to serve the dessert, divide the strawberries, raspberries and blackberries evenly between 4 or 6 small dessert coupes. Place a generous dollop of the cream mixture over the top of the fruit, then drizzle with a teaspoon or two of the reduced balsamic vinegar. Garnish with almonds and serve immediately.
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By cherie.braden
on July 12, 2011
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This is easy and perfect. I used blueberries and peaches in place of the strawberries (I couldn't find organic strawberries. Other fruits would work too, I'm sure. It's a great excuse to use mascarpone.
By Naradja
Sacramento, CA
on June 07, 2011
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Delicious. Perfect light summer dessert, and lovely for guests served in a martini glass.
By astalder
Los Altos, 41
on January 28, 2011
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Awesome - perfect summertime dessert you can make in advance. I put vanilla ice cream over pound cake, berries, the almond cream and topped with some toasted sliced almonds. Guests were in the kitchen licking the almond cream bowl! Good sign. Do not overcook the balsamic glaze or it will harden. I had to make it again. Will definitely do this one again!
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