A creamy, light as air ricotta and mascarpone mousse pairs perfectly with fresh strawberries marinated in balsamic vinegar.

It’s ready in minutes!

For me, that something was the combination of fresh strawberries, sugar and balsamic vinegar.

Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries

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How wonderful to be oh-so-wrong.

Of course you do need to usebalsamic vinegar, an aged, deeply flavored, somewhat sweet vinegar.

The mousse is extremely easy to make folded together whipped cream, mascarpone, and ricotta.

Bowl of Mascarpone for Ricotta Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries

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Even better than halving it?

Surprisingly, this mousse freezes beautifully.

Place leftover mousse and berries in separate zip-top freezer bags and press out any remaining air.

Bowl of Whipped Cream for Mousse with Strawberries Recipe

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Freeze for up to 2 months.

To serve, thaw overnight in the fridge.

In a large bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.

Bowl of Ricotta, Mascarpone, Sugar, and Lemon Zest for Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries Recipe

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Simple Tip!

Using a rubber spatula, fold the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined and smooth.

Gradually fold the whipped cream into the ricotta until the mixture is smooth.

Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse for Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries

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Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.

Put strawberries in another bowl.

30 minutes before serving gently mix in the balsamic vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup sugar.

Whipped Cream Folded into Ricotta-Mascarpone Mixture for Balsamic Strawberries Recipe

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When you are ready to serve, fill glass bowls halfway with the strawberries and their juices.

Spoon on the ricotta-mascarpone mousse or use a pastry bag to pipe the mousse.

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Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse

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Or freeze it for up to 2 months.

Balsamic Strawberries for Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse

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Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker