STRAWBERRIES & MASCARPONE CREAM WITH AMARETTI COOKIES

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Another twist on berries with cream. Macerated berries, yummy Mascarpone cream & a delightful light crispy cookie or maybe Lady Fingers or Amaretti cookies. To make this diabetic friendly - use Splenda or some other sugar substitute and use sugar free cookies.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ripe strawberries
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 egg yolks
4 teaspoons Amaretto
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
5 ounces whipping cream
2 tablespoons toasted almonds, chopped fine
amaretti cookies or ladyfinger

Steps:

  • Strawberries:.
  • Macerate strawberries in vinegar and sugar for at least half an hour, stirring from time to time.
  • Prepare Mascarpone Cream:.
  • Beat egg yolks with sugar until ribboning and very pale yellow.
  • Fold in Amaretto and then Mascarpone cheese.
  • Add almond pieces, gently.
  • Whisk whipping cream into soft peaks and fold into the Mascarpone mixture.
  • Serve in martini glasses or use a trifle dish.
  • Layer by placing the cookies first, then the cream and then top with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 115.4, Sodium 16.8, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 21.8, Protein 3.4

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