MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Fresh Berries in Peppered Balsamic

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 minutes

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Tellicherry Black Peppercorns, crushed
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
4 cups mixed berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries

1. Mix vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the sugar and crushed peppercorns in medium saucepan
on medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil and boil about 5 minutes until
syrup is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Transfer to small bowl; cover. Cool
completely.
2. Mix mascarpone cheese, cream, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in large bowl
with electric mixer on low speed. Beat on medium-high speed until thick and soft
peaks form. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Meanwhile, mix berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Add
cooled balsamic mixture; toss gently to coat well. Let stand at room temperature 30
minutes. Divide berry mixture among 6 serving bowls. Spoon mascarpone topping
over berries to serve.
Makes 6 servings.