Description
In this recipe you will learn what Vino Cotto is, a recipe on Macerated Strawberries and how to make this refreshing vino cotto and strawberries with ice cream which is ideal for summer! It's not only visually elegant but is as graceful in appearance as it is fresh and fabulous in taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 punnet of fresh strawberries (washed & halved)
- ice cream (any)
- vino cotto
For Macerated Strawberries
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup sugar (granulated)
- fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash strawberries, removing the greens is completey optional, and cut in half or slice them.
- In a dessert bowl, add the ice cream, place a strawberry on top of the ice cream and drizzle with Vino Cotto. Serve immediately.
For Strawberries Macerated In Vino Cotto
- Wash, clean and slice the strawberries and add into a bowl.
- Add the sugar and gently combine. Leave in the fridge for a couple hours, overnight or 48 hours. The longer you leave them the softer they become and you get more syrup from them.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon is opional and small pinch of salt to help draw and brighten the flavors. About a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and an 1/8th or less of salt depeding on how many strawberring are being macerated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian