True Lemon Balsamic Strawberries with Whipped Mascarpone Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/3 c

  Balsamic vinegar

• 2 tsp

  Sugar for the balsamic syrup

• 4 tbsp

  Sugar

• 1

  Packet of True Lemon dissolved in 1/2 tablespoon water

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• 1/2 c

  Chilled mascarpone cheese

• 1/2 c

  Chilled whipping cream

• 1/2 tsp

  Vanilla extract

• 3

  1-pint baskets (about 24 ounces) strawberries, hulled and halved

Directions

1. Combine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, and True Lemon juice in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil until syrup is reduced to about 1/4 cup.
2. Transfer to small bowl and let cool completely. (Can be made 2 days ahead, if desired Cover and refrigerate while making the rest.)
3. Combine mascarpone, cream, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Whisk until thick soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
4. Combine berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; drizzle with balsamic syrup and toss to blend. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Divide berries and syrup among 6 goblets. Top with mascarpone mixture, or layer it!