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Strawberry, Mascarpone, and Marsala Budini

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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.

Recipe information

  • 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

  1. 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.

TagsParfaitMarsalaAlcoholBeveragesItalianEuropeanStrawberryBerryFruitMascarponeCheeseDairyQuickEasyMake AheadNo-CookSummerBon Appétit
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