CRANBERRY COMPOTE WITH MASCARPONE AND COOKIES

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This dessert is easy to assemble and offers a great way touse extra cranberries. Just serve the tart compote and sweetmascarpone atop store-bought cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) cranberries
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/3 cup brandy
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
8 store-bought Italian shortbread cookies, such as Rigoli

Steps:

  • Bring cranberries, sugar, brandy, and water to a simmerin a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are tender and liquid is syrupy,about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Cover,and keep warm.
  • Just before serving, spread mascarpone onto cookies. Topeach with compote (reheat compote over low heat if needed).

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