Balsamic Strawberries With Whipped Mascarpone Cheese

• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar, plus
• 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chilled mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 pints strawberries, hulled, halved

1. Combine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, and lemon juice in heavy small saucepan.
2. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Boil until syrup is reduced to scant 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes.
4. Transfer to small bowl; cool completely.
5. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Combine mascarpone, cream, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl.
6. Whisk until thick soft peaks form.
7. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
8. Combine berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; drizzle with balsamic syrup and toss to blend.
9. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Divide berries and syrup among 6 goblets.
11. Top with mascarpone mixture.

balsamic vinegar, sugar, sugar, lemon juice, mascarpone cheese, chilled whipping cream, vanilla extract, pints strawberries

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/balsamic-strawberries-with-whipped-mascarpone-cheese-83720 (may not work)