Strawberry, Mascarpone, and Marsala Budini |
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These parfaits (or budini Italian for puddings ) of ultra-creamy mascarpone layered with Marsala-soaked strawberries perfectly illustrate the way of dessert in Italy: utterly simple, not too sweet, and delicious. Ingredients:
1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese |
6 tablespoons sweet marsala (preferably imported) |
3 tablespoons whipping cream |
3 tablespoons sugar |
3 cups sliced hulled strawberries (about 15 ounces) |
2 1/4 cups coarsely crumbled amaretti cookies (italian macaroons; about 4 1/2 ounces) |
Directions:
1. Combine mascarpone, 3 tablespoons Marsala, cream, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Stir gently until well blended. Combine strawberries, remaining 3 tablespoons Marsala, and 1 tablespoon sugar in another medium bowl; toss to blend. Cover mascarpone and berry mixtures; refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Place 2 tablespoons crumbled cookies in each of 6 goblets. Divide strawberry mixture with juices among goblets. Top berries with mascarpone mixture, then remaining cookies. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
3. *Mascarpone (Italian cream cheese) and amaretti cookies are available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.
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