Roasted Strawberries w/Mascarpone Velvet

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For the Roasted Strawberries:

• 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
• 1/2 tsp NHHS Vanilla Extract
• Pinch of sea salt

For the Mascarpone Cream:

• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (room temp)
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• W1/2 tsp NHHS Vanilla Extract

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• 4 Waffles (optional)

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Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F
In a mixing bowl, toss strawberries with the Dark Chocolate Balsamic, honey, vanilla, and salt.

Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes until softened and syrupy, stirring once halfway through.

Mascarpone Cream:
​In a bowl, whisk mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Chill until ready to serve.

Spoon roasted strawberries (with their syrup!) into serving bowls or on top of waffles. Top with a generous dollop of mascarpone cream. Garnish with shaved chocolate, mint, or crushed nuts if desired.

Excellent over pound cake, waffles, or ice cream too!

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