Thursday, April 5, 2012

Strawberry Dessert Recipe: Strawberry Shells

Strawberry Shells
Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 cups (about 1 pound) stemmed California strawberries
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) mascarpone or whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Grand Marnier or orange juice
  • 12 fresh mint leaves, optional
Procedures:
  1. Heat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  3. Arrange wonton wrappers on work surface. Evenly brush tops of each with butter.
  4. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon sugar mixture over each wrapper; press lightly to make sugar mixture adhere.
  5. Carefully transfer each wrapper to a cup of an ungreased muffin tin; press down to form a cup.
  6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
  7. Meanwhile, fan strawberries by cutting 4 to 5 slices into each, cutting 3/4 of the way through. Lay strawberry on its side; press down gently to fan. Set aside.
  8. In small bowl, mix together mascarpone cheese, honey and Grand Marnier; spoon scant tablespoon into each wonton cup. Garnish with strawberries and mint, if desired.
Makes 12 servings.

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