Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb fresh small strawberries, hulled & halved
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 pint of
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
Preparation:
Time: 25 Minutes (prep and cook time)
Yield: 2
Vanilla ice cream drizzled with rich strawberry sauce and crowned with crushed pistachios, finished with a aged balsamic for an unexpectedly sophisticated twist on dessert.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, gently toss the halved strawberries with granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. Let macerate for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the strawberry mixture to a baking sheet or shallow roasting pan. Roast for 12-15 minutes until strawberries are softened and their juices have become syrupy. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Place 3 scoops of vanilla gelato into a chilled glass bowl or coupe. Spoon the warm roasted strawberries and their accumulated juices over and around the gelato.
- Drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar and generously sprinkle crushed pistachios over the top. Serve immediately while the strawberries are still warm and the gelato is cold.
