Blackberry Basil Mascarpone Spread
A container of mascarpone turns into a sophisticated spread when topped with fresh blackberries lightly simmered in your own balsamic glaze. Serve this with crackers and guests will impress your guests with this amazing combination.
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Serves:
6
Perfect for:
Bookclub Bites
Finger Foods
Cocktail Parties
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 – 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 Package (6 ounces) Driscoll's Blackberries
- 2 Tablespoons basil leaves, sliced thin
- 1/2 Tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Package (8 – 8.8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- 1/8 Tsp. flaky sea salt
- Crackers or baguette slices
Directions
- BRING mixture to a boil over high heat.
- STIR IN 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
- POUR 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan.
- CONTINUE to boil until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
- ADD 1 package (6 ounces) Driscoll's Blackberries.
- RESERVE 1 teaspoon thinly sliced basil leaves for garnish and ADD remainder of 2 tablespoons sliced basil leaves to vinegar mixture.
- ADD 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- STIR to combine.
- CONTINUE to cook just until blackberries are softened slightly and begin to release juices. Do not overcook.
- TASTE blackberry mixture and adjust with 1 – 2 teaspoons brown sugar as desired.
- SET ASIDE blackberry mixture to cool to room temperature.
- FILL a medium bowl with hot top water.
- PLACE bottom of mascarpone container into hot water for about 5 seconds.
- INVERT container onto a serving platter and TAP bottom of container to UNMOLD mascarpone.
- SPOON blackberry mixture over mascarpone.
- GARNISH with reserved basil leaves.
- SPRINKLE with 1/8 teaspoon flaky sea salt.
- ARRANGE crackers or baguette slices around mascarpone.
- SERVE immediately.
