Ingredients:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup Anchor UHT Whipping Cream
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 1 Vanilla Pod, split lengthwise
- 2 1/2 cups Merlot or other dry red wine
- 1 tsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 6 cups sliced Strawberries
Preparation:
- Combine mascarpone, cream, and 2 tablespoons sugar; scrape seeds from vanilla bean into mixture (reserve pod). Beat with a mixer on low speed until soft peaks form. Cover and chill.
- In a 4- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, frequently stir wine, lemon juice, remaining sugar, and vanilla bean pod until mixture is simmering, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in strawberries. Let cool about 1 hour.
- Ladle strawberries and liquid into wineglasses. Top with mascarpone cream.
