Liv was surprised, "Vinegar on strawberries?" Barilla's executive
chef Lorenzo Boni explains that 12-year old balsamic vinegar has a
slightly sweet taste and gives the strawberries an extra surprising
ZING!
The amazing flavor of a balsamic vinegar
comes from the quality of the grapes, the length of the aging process,
and the types of wooden casks used.
Chef Lorenzo is using Academia Barilla's Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP. Read more about balsamic vinegars.
You can find a store near you that sells Academia Barilla's very fine 12-year old balsamic and learn a lot of amazing Italian recipes through their website.
{Makes 4-6 servings}
You'll need:
1 quart of vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup of Barilla balsamic vinegar
1 pint of fresh strawberries - sliced
A little adult help
Equipment:
A small sauce pan - preferably with a spout
Individual serving bowls
An ice cream scoop
A sharp knife
A cutting board
Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small sauce
pan. "Reduce" it over medium-low heat until it is the consistency of
thin chocolate syrup.
Rinse the strawberries under running water.
Ask Dad or whoever's helping you to please slice the strawberries.
Scoop the ice cream into the bowls.
Sprinkle the strawberry slices on top.
Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar over each dessert.
Serve! Mom will be so impressed by your gourmet dessert.
