In Italy, strawberries and balsamic vinegar are as classic a combination as peanut butter and jelly. The subtle, fruity tartness of the vinegar adds depth to the bright sweetness of the strawberries. If you’ve never had this stellar pairing, sample any of these renditions, from a frozen dessert to a main course. If you’re already a fan, you know what to do.
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RecipeStrawberry Balsamic Cobbler
A splash of balsamic vinegar in the filling and cocoa in the biscuit topping elevates your basic strawberry cobbler to new heights. -
RecipeStrawberry-Balsamic Granita
The balsamic vinegar supplies a depth of flavor and sweetness to this granita.
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RecipeCrushed Strawberry-Balsamic Fool Parfait
Strawberries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar are one of the dessert world's perfect combinations. Each element echoes the others and the sweet-sour-savory dynamic is irresistible. Your balsamic vinegar should be decent, but not artisanal, quality.
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RecipeBalsamic Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
This ice cream cake is about two parts homemade strawberry-balsamic ice cream to one part cake (which we think is the optimal ratio), topped with even more balsamic-macerated fresh berries. -
RecipeStrawberry and Ricotta Bruschetta
Mint is a subtle but refreshing addition to the honey-laced ricotta and tangy strawberries on this sweet bruschetta.
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RecipeStrawberries with Balsamic Sabayon
Serve fresh strawberries with this chilled creamy sabayon sauce enhanced with balsamic vinegar. The sauce will taste complex and delicious with a really good quality aged balsamic, but it’s wonderful as well when made with a more ordinary balsamic.
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RecipeGrilled Chicken and Strawberries with Balsamic Syrup
Grilling gives strawberries a slightly smoky flavor and a striking appearance. Balsamic vinegar adds a rich note that highlights and deepens the flavor of both the strawberries and the chicken, tying the meal together.
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RecipeIce Cream Parfaits with Strawberries and Balsamic Syrup
Sweet strawberries, tart balsamic, and vanilla ice cream make one great dessert.
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RecipeStrawberry Jam
It's optional in this strawberry-cherry jam, but a 1/4 cup of balsamic added in the last few minutes of cooking provides a wonderful depth of flavor.
