Dark Chocolate Balsamic Roasted Strawberries with Mascarpone Velvet

Ingredients

For the Roasted Strawberries

• 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt

For the Mascarpone Cream

• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (room temp)
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F

2. In a mixing bowl, toss strawberries with the Dark Chocolate Balsamic, honey, vanilla, and salt. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes until softened and syrupy, stirring once halfway through.

3. Make the Mascarpone Cream: In a bowl, whisk mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Chill until ready to serve.

4. Spoon roasted strawberries (with their syrup!) into serving bowls. Top with a generous dollop of mascarpone cream. Garnish with shaved chocolate, mint, or crushed nuts if desired.

5. Excellent over pound cake, waffles, or ice cream too!