Roasted Strawberries With Vin Santo Food

STRACCIATELLA WITH STRAWBERRIES AND VIN SANTO

Steps:

• Combine the sugar with 1 cup of the strawberries in a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash the berries to release the juices. Add the vin santo, lemon zest, vanilla and remaining 1 cup of strawberries. Stir together with a spoon. Divide the gelato among 4 glasses or bowls. Top with some of the strawberry mixture and a pinch of the flaky salt. Serve with a biscotti for dipping if desired.

ROASTED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place strawberries in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Drizzle with honey, and toss gently to coat. Bake until syrup begins to thicken and strawberries turn deep red and shrink slightly, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Let cool, and serve over ice cream, yogurt, biscuits, or pancakes. Syrup will continue to thicken as berries cool.

ROASTED STRAWBERRIES WITH BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• Rinse the strawberries in cool water, place in a colander or strainer and shake off most of the water. Slice strawberries about 1/8-inch thick, place them in a large bowl, and sprinkle them with the sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to 4 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss strawberries with the black pepper, add the balsamic vinegar, and put the strawberries and all of their juices into a large saute pan or a large ovenproof dish. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until the juices are bubbling and the strawberries are hot but not mushy. Divide among individual dishes and serve immediately, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

RAFFY'S STRAWBERRIES IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• For the berries: In a small bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar and vinegar. Let the mixture stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
• For the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks.
• To serve: Spoon the strawberries and juices into 2 small glasses and add a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped mint and serve.

VANILLA ROASTED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pour the melted butter into the baking dish (or melt it right in the dish). Use the tip of a sharp knife to scrape the insides of the vanilla bean into the pan. Place the strawberries (cut side down) in the pan. Sprinkle the berries with brown sugar and lay the vanilla pod over the berries. Bake until they are slumped and feel soft, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes, then remove the berries from the pan and pour the pan juices into a small skillet.
• Add the vinegar and red wine to the skillet and heat the mixture to a simmer. Turn off the heat and whisk in the cold butter. When ready to serve, place 6 strawberries on each serving plate. Drizzle the warm sauce over and serve immediately.

ROASTED STRAWBERRIES WITH MASCARPONE WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• This recipe originated on an episode of Giada Entertains. Episode: Giada's Dinner Cruise.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lined a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• To the prepared tray add the berries, sugar olive oil and salt. Toss well to coat evenly and spread on the tray. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft and the berries have release some of their juices. Pour the berries and the juices into a bowl and toss with the vin santo. Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the mascarpone with the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
• To serve, divide the berries in small serving cups or coups. Dollop with the cream and sprinkle with some of the cookie crumble.

STRAWBERRY VIN SANTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree 1 pound strawberries in processor. Transfer puree to heavy large saucepan. Mix in sugar, Vin Santo, vanilla extract and grated lemon peel. Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce is reduced to 2 cups, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Cool. (Sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• *Vin Santo is an Italian dessert wine sold at some liquor stores and some specialty foods stores.

STRAWBERRY PARFAIT WITH VIN SANTO, MASCARPONE & BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Place the biscotti biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them lightly with the end of a rolling pin, leaving them slightly chunky. Tip the crushed biscuits into a bowl, drizzle over the Vin Santo and give it a stir. In small bowl, use a fork to slightly mash half of the strawberries with the sugar.
• Whip the mascarpone in a medium bowl, then fold into the whipped cream. If the mixture appears too thick fold through a little milk. In a 1-litre glass bowl, spread half of the soaked biscotti. Top with half of the mashed strawberries and then half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat until you have used up everything. Slice the remaining strawberries and scatter over the top. Refrigerate, then pack into a cooler as this dessert should be served chilled.

PANNA COTTA WITH STRAWBERRY-VIN SANTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup water into metal bowl; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes. Set bowl in saucepan of simmering water. Stir just until gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute.
• Combine cream, sugar, honey and vanilla in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture and Vin Santo; whisk until well blended.
• Divide 2 cups pine nuts among ten 3/4-cup custard cups. Divide cream mixture among cups. Chill overnight. Set cups in small bowl of warm water to loosen panna cotta, about 20 seconds each. Run small knife between panna cotta and custard cups. Invert panna cotta onto plates. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with additional pine nuts; serve.
• *An Italian dessert wine available at some liquor stores and specialty foods stores.

STRAWBERRIES AND PEACHES WITH BALSAMIC ZABAGLIONE

Steps:

• 1. To make the zabaglione: In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Cover and refrigerate.
• 2. In a stainless-steel bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar, vin santo, and balsamic vinegar. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water or transfer to the top of a double boiler and whisk vigorously, using a balloon whisk. Continue whisking over the simmering water until the mixture is thick and foamy. Remove the bowl from the heat and continue whisking until the zabaglione is completely cool. Gently fold the zabaglione into the whipped cream and chill for 30 minutes.
• 3. While the zabaglione is chilling, place the strawberries and peaches in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the vin santo, honey, and sugar and bring to a boil. Stir to completely dissolve the sugar, then cook the mixture until reduced slightly. Pour the hot syrup over the fruit and toss to coat. Spoon the fruit into dessert dishes or wine glasses and top with a dollop of the zabaglione.