Meals Matter

Chocolate Mascarpone Strawberries

Contributed By: marie1
Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

12 Large strawberries with stems attached

1/4 cup Mascarpone cheese

2 ounces Cream cheese

1/4 cup Powdered sugar, sifted, plus more for garnish

1/4 cup Cocoa powder, sifted

3 tbsp Milk

1 tbsp Grand Marnier (optional)

Preparation

1. Wash the strawberries and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut each in half starting at the top stem end.


2. Combine the mascarpone and cream cheeses, the one-fourth cup sugar, cocoa, milk and Grand Marnier in a bowl. Whisk or use an electric hand mixer to thoroughly combine. Fill pastry bag with a star tip or snip off the end of a resealable plastic bag and pipe a star or dollop of the mixture in the center of the cut sido of each strawberry. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

Cook's Notes

The filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered, in an airtight container. The entire recipe can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 31
Total Fat: 2 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Sodium: 16 mg
Fiber: .96 gram