Grown-Up Strawberry Shortcake
- FOR THE BERRIES:
- 32 ounces, weight Fresh, Ripe Strawberries
- 1/2 whole Lime, Juiced
- 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, Divided
- 1/4 cups Sugar, Or To Taste Depending On Sweetness Of Berries
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- FOR THE MASCARPONE:
- 16 ounces, weight Mascarpone
- 1/4 cups Honey, Or More To Taste
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- FOR THE BISCUITS:
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 7 Tablespoons Very Cold Butter, Cubed
- 3/4 cups Buttermilk
- 1 whole Large Egg
- For the berries:
- Taste a berry. Core and slice each strawberry into 3 or 4 slices. Toss with the lime juice, 2 tablespoons of the balsamic and sugar - anywhere from 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup, depending on the sweetness of the berries.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the berries are soft and sweet and have given up their juice. Just before serving, stir in the remaining tablespoon of balsamic.
- For the mascarpone:
- Beat the mascarpone and honey together. Can be done in advance, refrigerate until needed.
- For the biscuits:
- Preheat your oven to 400.
- Put the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper into a food processor; pulse briefly to combine. Add the butter and pulse to incorporate until the mix looks crumbly. Add the buttermilk and mix just until the dough pulls together into a mass.
- Flour your work surface and dump out the dough. Knead it for a few seconds into a smooth mass, then roll it out to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 8 biscuits with a 4-inch cutter.
- Put the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Beat the egg and brush it over the tops. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- To assemble:
- Split a warm biscuit. Dollop mascarpone on each half. Top with berries, drizzling additional juice over the plate, and another little blop of mascarpone on top. Serve immediately.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/grown-up-strawberry-shortcake/ (may not work)