Limoncello Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone and Pistachios Recipe

Limoncello Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone and Pistachios

• Difficulty: Simple
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Serving size: 1 out of 4 Calories: 538 Total Fat: 40g Saturated Fat: 24g Carbs: 32g Dietary Fiber: 2g Sugar: 28g Protein: 7g Cholesterol: 120mg Sodium: 280mg
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Inactive Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced or quartered
• 3 tablespoons sugar (add more for extra sweetness)
• cup limoncello liqueur
• 1 cups mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• Seeds from vanilla bean
• 1 tablespoon honey
• cup cold heavy cream, lightly whipped
• Chopped toasted pistachios, for garnish
• Fresh mint sprigs, for topping

Instructions

1. Toss the strawberries with sugar and limoncello in a medium bowl. Let them macerate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to release their juicy sweetness.
2. In a large bowl, whisk mascarpone, vanilla seeds, honey, and whipped cream until fluffy and irresistible.
3. Divide the creamy mascarpone into four glasses. Spoon the boozy berries and their glossy syrup on top, then sprinkle with crunchy pistachios. Garnish with mint and serve right away for a burst of summer bliss that'll have everyone reaching for seconds.