RICOTTA MASCARPONE MOUSSE W/ BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

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Ricotta Mascarpone Mousse w/ Balsamic Strawberries image

This is one of those deceptively easy desserts that will really impress your guests! Alone, both components are great but when combined it becomes an amazing strawberry dessert. The mousse is light and creamy. It's rich but not overly sweet. Where things get interesting is the strawberries. The sweet strawberries mixed with...

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Fruit Sides

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c heavy cream
1 lb whole milk ricotta cheese
8 oz mascarpone cheese
3/4 c granulated sugar
zest of one lemon
2 lb strawberries, cleaned, hulled, cut into quarters
1/4 c balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Begin by preparing your mousse. Beat cream in a bowl until it reaches the soft peak stage... then stop! Set aside.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, add the lemon zest and 1/2 cup sugar to your ricotta and mascarpone. Whip with mixer until smooth. (Yum!)
  • 3. Next, take the cream you've whipped and begin folding it into the cheese mixture. Take your time and go slowly.
  • 4. You want a smooth texture. When complete, cover and chill for an hour or two.
  • 5. When you're getting near serving time, begin preparing your berries. Place them in a bowl and add in the remaining sugar and all of the vinegar.
  • 6. Toss quickly and serve promptly over your chilled mousse.

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