An iconic combination for a reason. Whole vanilla bean pods not required (as we realised they were $10 each when we shot this recipe!). Enjoy with friends, family, housemates, or just scoff it all down to yourself.
Recipe by Meg Yonson | Photography by Toby Fenn
Serves 4
Ingredients
500g strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 vanilla bean pod, seeds scrapped and stalk chopped (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
Mascarpone Cream
1 cup thickened cream
1/4 cup caster sugar
1/4 cup mascarpone
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Add strawberries, caster sugar and vanilla bean seeds and pod into a baking dish. Toss to combine.
4. Bake for 15 minutes until strawberries are well caramelised.
5. Add cream and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer (or use hand beaters). Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form (1-2 minutes).
6. Add the mascarpone and vanilla and beat until just combined.
7. Divide the Mascarpone Cream and roasted strawberries between bowls, to serve.
7. Divide the Mascarpone Cream and roasted strawberries between bowls, to serve.
Notes
Click here to see a video of the recipe being made.
