Marinated Pazzo Berries with Balsamic Vinegar
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello
2 cups strawberries, stemmed and quartered
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup superfine sugar
Sea salt, preferably gray salt, and freshly ground black pepper
6 large Italian biscotti, broken into small pieces
4 ounces marscarpone cheese, stirred to a smooth consistency

Place the strawberries in a bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to completely dissolve the sugar.

Pour the marinade over the berries and gently toss to coat.

Divide the biscotti pieces into 4 bowls. Spoon the berries and some of the marinade over each and top with a dollop of marscarpone. Serve immediately.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating:4 Stars

Episode#: MO1A13
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