Honey-Balsamic Strawberries with Vanilla Mascarpone

This is incredibly delicious. I love sweet-sour combinations, and this one is made in heaven. I'm sure that you'll get even better results using the very best ingredients - but really, this is great with whatever's available. I used rather ordinary strawberries, cheap balsamic vinegar, regular honey.. and the cheapest mascarpone - and it was still delicious beyond words. Great for a quick dessert on a hot summer evening!

Honey-Balsamic Strawberries with Vanilla Mascarpone
Serves 4

500 g strawberries
4 tbsp honey
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp whipping cream
4 tbsp mascarpone
1 vanilla bean
1 tbsp sugar

Clean the strawberries and cut them in halves or quarters. Divide into four portions - glasses or bowls, it doesn't matter.

Mix honey and vinegar in a small pot, and gently heat. Let it simmer for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Mix mascarpone and cream with the sugar in a bowl. Score the vanilla, and scrape out the seeds into the mix. Beat until thickened and fluffy.

To assemble, pour the sauce on top of the berries, and finish with a generous dollop of vanilla mascarpone.

Serve immediately.

Jordgubbar i balsamvinäger och honung