INGREDIENTS
2 cups fresh berries, assorted
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. lime zest
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
8 oz. mascarpone cheese
2 egg yolks
2 Tbsp. brown sugar, plus more for garnish
1 tsp. almond extract
sliced almonds and powdered sugar, for garnish
PREPARATION
• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Mix the berries with the balsamic vinegar, lime zest and pepper. Divide the berries between four small, ovenproof ramekins.
• Whisk together the mascarpone cheese, egg yolks, brown sugar and almond extract. Add an equal amount of the mascarpone mix atop each bowl of berries, then sprinkle with brown sugar and sliced almonds.
• Place the bowls on a lined baking sheet and bake 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
This article appears in June 2014.