Description
Balsamic Strawberries is a delightful dessert featuring fresh strawberries marinated in balsamic vinegar, honey, and a touch of black pepper, served with a garnish of mint leaves. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for a light and refreshing end to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- a pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Garnish:
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Place the sliced strawberries in a medium bowl.
- Marinate: Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and honey, then gently toss to coat.
- Rest: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy the balsamic strawberries on their own or over ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake. Garnish with fresh mint and a light sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor.
- This dish can be prepared a few hours ahead and chilled in the fridge.
- Black pepper adds a subtle kick that complements the sweetness of the berries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
