Name: Strawberry, Mascarpone, and Marsala Budini
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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)*

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Strawberry, Mascarpone, and Marsala BudiniBrian Leatart

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.

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Yield
Makes 6 servings

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)*

Preparation

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3
*Mascarpone (Italian cream cheese) and amaretti cookies are available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

TagsParfait Marsala Alcohol Beverages Italian European Strawberry Berry Fruit Mascarpone Cheese Dairy Quick Easy Make Ahead No-Cook Summer Bon Appétit

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