Deconstructed Strawberry "Tiramisu"
Serves 1
8 good-looking Strawberries (plump, glossy, no green spots)
2 Tbs softened Mascarpone cheese
1 Tbs Sugar
1/4 c Espresso (or to taste)
- Thoroughly wash strawberries, remove tops, and slice as desired into your heat resistant container of choice
- Sprinkle with sugar and carefully toss until evenly coated
- In a microwave safe dish heat the Mascarpone on medium power for about 15 seconds or until just softened. Stir gently until creamy but not edging in on liquid. Alternatively heating the Mascarpone slowly in a small sauce pot on the stove works well, too.
- Brew or heat your espresso. ( i use a stovetop espresso maker. however, instant espresso is easily obtainable these days. lacking both of these things, a strongly brewed dark roast coffee is an acceptable substitute.)
- While your espresso is preparing top the sugared strawberries with the softened Mascarpone.
- Gently pour the hot espresso over the mascarpone. Use as much or as little as you desire.
- Try not to dissolve the cheese entirely. I find part of the appeal of this dessert is getting a spoonful of berry, cheese, and espresso all in one go. Bitter-sweet. Invigorating. Heady.
