Strawberries with Honeyed Mascarpone and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients:

• 2 pint strawberries, stems removed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 bunch of fresh mint
• Aged balsamic vinegar, for garnish

Directions:

Wash strawberries. Pat dry.

Place 1 cup of strawberries in a blender with the water and sugar. Set aside.

Marinate remaining whole strawberries in pureed strawberry mixture.

Allow to sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Mix honey and mascarpone.

Divide the strawberries and 2 tablespoons of the strawberry puree in four highball glasses.

Layer a spoonful of the honeyed mascarpone mixture between each layer of the strawberries until glass in 3/4 full.

Drizzle aged balsamic atop each glass. Garnish with fresh mint.

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