Balsamic Strawberries With Whipped Mascarpone Cheese

Balsamic Strawberries With Whipped Mascarpone Cheese

Ingredients:
vinegar, balsamic
sugars, granulated
sugars, granulated
lemon juice, raw
il villaggio, mascarpone cheese,
cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized
vanilla extract
strawberries, raw

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.