Fresh strawberries do not need much dressing up but these take on another flavour dimension in this incredibly simple yet elegant French dessert.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
400 g / 3/4 lb small strawberries, hulled and halved (if large)
250 ml / 1 cup dry red wine, I used a Merlot
50 g / 1/4 cup sugar
180 ml / 3/4 cup heavy cream
120 ml / 1/2 cup mascarpone
2 vanilla beans, split, seeds scraped out and reserved
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Preparation:
Place the strawberries in a large bowl and pour the wine over them
Sprinkle in the sugar and stir
Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours but not more than 12
Remove from refrigerator just before serving
In another bowl, whisk the cream, mascarpone, vanilla seeds and confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form
Spoon some cream into each bowl and top with the strawberries and wine
Enjoy!
Maison Travers 
What a glorious confection!
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Merci. A lovely summer dessert.
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That looks delicious!
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Thank you. It was very tasty yet light and refreshing.
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Looks so good!
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Thank you
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My mother used to make strawberries like this, and I hated them! I couldn’t stand her baba au rhum either! Or anything with alcohol. Now, I know better. Very pretty dessert Nadia!
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Amazing how our tastes change as we grow older, or should I say, wiser.
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Well it was probably really good that I didn’t like the taste of alcohol! I was well into my 20’s before I starting enjoying wine!
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I’m curious what this tastes like. Guess there’s only one way to find out 🙂
I make macerated strawberries often, but with balsamic and honey instead of red wine and sugar. The tannins must add an interesting edge.
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You must try it. Will be interesting what you would recommend as a pairing.
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My first guess would be a red Rivesaltes.
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