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Italian: Strawberries in Marsala with Honey-Mascarpone Cream

Source of Recipe


From "La Dolce Vita" by Michele Scicolone






List of Ingredients



• 2 pints strawberries
  
• 1/4 cup sweet Marsala
  
• 3 Tbsp sugar, or to taste
  
• 1/4 cup mascarpone
  
• 2 Tbsp honey
  
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
  






Instructions



1. Rinse the strawberries in cold water and gently pat dry. Set aside 4 perfect berries for garnish. Hull the remaining berries and slice them. In a bowl, combine the strawberries, Marsala and sugar. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, whisk the mascarpone and honey until smooth. In a medium bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold the cream into the mascarpone.
   
   
3. Divide the strawberries and juices among 4 dessert bowls. Spoon on the mascarpone cream. Garnish with the reserved whole strawberries.
   
   Makes 4 servings.