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MERLOT STRAWBERRIES WITH VANILLA CREAM Recipe | |
Dessert | |
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Ingredients:
INGREDIENTS:8 oz mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup whipping cream (heavy cream) 2/3 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 2 1/2 cups Merlot or other dry red wine 1 tsp lemon juice 6 cups sliced strawberries
Directions:
DIRECTIONS: For Mascarpone Cream: Combine mascarpone, whipping cream, and 2 Tbsp sugar; scrape seeds from vanilla bean into mixture (reserve pod). Beat with a mixer on low speed until soft peaks form. Cover and chill. (You can make the mascarpone cream up to 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Whisk briefly before serving). For Strawberries: In a 4- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, frequently stir wine, lemon juice, remaining sugar, and vanilla bean pod until mixture is simmering, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in strawberries. Let cool about 1 hour. (You can poach the strawberries up to 4 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature). To serve: Ladle strawberries and liquid into wine glasses or goblets (at least 8 oz). Top with mascarpone cream. (Instead of mascarpone, you can top strawberries with whipped cream). Makes 8 servings. | |