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Emma's Fresh Strawberries and Marscapone

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April 29, 2011
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  • Serves 6
Author Notes

An old family friend of Italian heritage who lived in Montana used to make this for us. Her name was Emma and she just mixed this to suit her taste. I watched her for years and then made this for my family. —SKK

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 8 ounces container marscapone cheese
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 cup milk, or as needed to thin
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil if desired
Directions
  1. Clean strawberries and cut in half.
  2. Mix marscapone, half and half, brown sugar, vanilla in bowl.
  3. Refrigerate strawberries and marscapone until ready to serve. Spoon cream mixture over strawberries and serve. If you desire, sprinkle fresh chopped basil over the top.
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Wickedbitchofoz
Wickedbitchofoz May 12, 2013
Why may i ask do you use store bought marscapone, is it something one could make on their own?
I'm not knowledgeable on that product.
 
JanetFL
JanetFL June 9, 2012
The perfect dessert for summertime! Thank you for sharing.
 
SKK
SKK June 9, 2012
A pleasure! I love how easy it is.
 
EmilyC
EmilyC June 9, 2012
This sounds so simple and delicious. Looking forward to trying it!
 
SKK
SKK June 9, 2012
Thank you!
 
EmilyC
EmilyC June 10, 2012
This is SO delicious! Just got done eating a big bowl of strawberries with this cream mixture drizzled quite liberally on top. I'm a whipped cream fan, but I'll take this over whipped cream any day for fresh berries. Can't wait to try it with strawberry shortcake as well. Thanks for the great recipe!
 
SKK
SKK June 10, 2012
Thank you, Emily! And Emma deserves the credit! I agree, this is much better than whipped cream for berries.
 
creamtea
creamtea September 3, 2011
How nice and simple. I like sprinkling a tiny bit of freshly ground black pepper over my strawberries. Counter-intuitive, but it somehow makes them taste even more strawberry-like. Or, alternatively, as you do, brown sugar. Will try this.
 
SKK
SKK September 3, 2011
Yes, pepper would be wonderful! Thank you for the idea creamtea>
 
TheWimpyVegetarian
TheWimpyVegetarian May 12, 2011
Strawberries and mascarpone are such a perfect marriage! I will definitely try this recipe soon with strawberries in all stores.
 
SKK
SKK May 12, 2011
Thsnk you ChezSusanne! I am on my way to the store for the great ingredients for your Red Pepper Jam.
 
TheWimpyVegetarian
TheWimpyVegetarian May 13, 2011
I hope you like it! I'm making my third batch over the weekend. I'd love to hear how it goes for you!