Meringue Kisses With Balsamic Strawberries

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 None egg white
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
• None None FOR THE BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES
• 9 oz strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp brandy

1. Preheat the oven to 250u0b0F. Lightly grease 3 baking pans and line with parchment paper.
2. Place sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan on medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
3. Meanwhile, beat egg white, cornstarch and vinegar in a medium heatproof bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Continue beating while gradually adding hot syrup in a thin steady stream. Beat for 10 mins, until mixture is thick. Cool. Fold in chocolate. Spoon meringue into a piping bag fitted with a 1/3-inch plain tip. Pipe 1-inch meringues onto prepared pans. placing them 2 inches apart.
4. Bake 25-30 mins, until dry to touch. Turn off oven. Prop door slightly ajar, and leave meringues to cool completely.
5. For the balsamic strawberries, toss all ingredients in a medium bowl until strawberries are well coated. Let stand 30 mins.
6. To serve, top each meringue with a little mascarpone and a balsamic strawberry.

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