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Strawberry Shells
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 12
these looked so good and the wonton wrappers are sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon,, and I can't pass up the fresh strawberries with mascarpone.. the recipe and photo are courtesy of the California Strawberry Council
Ingredients:
12 wonton wrappers
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups (about 1 pound) stemmed california strawberries
6 ounces (3/4 cup) mascarpone or whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grand marnier or orange juice
12 fresh mint leaves, optional
Directions:
1. Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes
2. Heat oven to 325ºF. Arrange wonton wrappers on work surface. Evenly brush tops of each with butter. In small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon sugar mixture over each wrapper; press lightly to make sugar mixture adhere. Carefully transfer each wrapper to a cup of an ungreased muffin tin; press down to form a cup. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
3. Meanwhile, fan strawberries by cutting 4 to 5 slices into each, cutting 3/4 of the way through. Lay strawberry on its side; press down gently to fan. Set aside.
4. In small bowl, mix together mascarpone cheese, honey and Grand Marnier;
5. spoon scant tablespoon into each wonton cup. Garnish with strawberries and mint, if desired. Makes 12 cups
By RecipeOfHealth.com