Roasted Strawberries with Mascarpone Cream

Sweet roasted strawberries paired with a luscious mascarpone cream make a simple yet elegant dessert. Perfect on their own or served over pound cake, waffles, or ice cream.

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 temperature
• 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 Dark Chocolate Balsamic, honey, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until strawberries are softened and syrupy.
4. Make the Mascarpone Cream: In a bowl, whisk together mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Chill until ready to serve.
5. Spoon roasted strawberries with their syrup into serving bowls. Top with a generous dollop of mascarpone cream.
6. Optional: Garnish with shaved chocolate, mint, or crushed nuts. Serve alone or over pound cake, waffles, or ice cream.

Servings: 4–6