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Strawberries with Balsamic Chocolate Sauce
Servings = 2 | Serving size =1/2 pint strawberries with 1 Tbsp. balsamic chocolate sauce
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
This recipe makes enough balsamic chocolate sauce for 8 servings.
| 1 cup | balsamic vinegar |
| 2 ounces | bittersweet chocolate (crumbled) |
| 1 | pint fresh strawberries (rinsed, stemmed and sliced) |
| 1 tsp | sugar |
Place the balsamic vinegar in a small stainless steel or non-reactive sauce pan over medium heat. When the vinegar comes to a boil reduce the heat so that the liquid is simmering. Cook for about 30 - 40 minutes until reduced to 1/4 cup.
Cool slightly and then add the chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate is melted and let cool for about 30 minutes.
While the vinegar is reducing combine the sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl and toss until well blended. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
Divide the strawberries between two bowls when ready to serve. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of the balsamic chocolate sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 pint strawberries with 1 Tbsp. balsamic chocolate sauce | Servings 2
Calories 93 | Calories from Fat 22
Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)
Total Fat 3g (4%) | Saturated Fat 1g (6%)
Monounsaturated Fat 1g | Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0 mg (0 %) | Sodium 6 mg (0 %)
Total Carbohydrates 17g (6%) | Sugars 12g
Dietary Fiber 4g (15%) | Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 163 % | Calcium 3% | Iron 5%
Vitamin K 4 mcg | Potassium 301 mg | Magnesium 31 mg
The strawberry: "Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did."
-Dr William Butler, Writer
The refrigerator light goes on...
I can remember the first time that I had a balsamic reduction on berries. I thought that this was the perfect dessert. Sweet, peppery, sour and even just a bit salty. This was surpassed only by having the good stuff -- 25 year old balsamic vinegar on strawberries. A rare occasion but not one to be missed.
This is a great variation on that recipe with a hint of chocolate to make a rich luscious sauce that’s perfect on strawberries.