Ingredients
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3 1/2 cups whole strawberries
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1 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 vanilla bean
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1 cup light cream cheese
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1 1/4 cups moscato or apple juice
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2 (3 oz) pkgs ladyfingers
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1 cup raspberries
Steps
1
Stem the strawberries and divide in half (lengthways).
2
Blend first half with 2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar.
3
Halve the remaining strawberries and sprinkle with 2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar. Whip the cream.
4
Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and use a small knife to scrape out the beans inside
5
Fold the cream cheese with 2 tbsp wine or apple juice, vanilla beans and the rest of the confectioner’s sugar. Fold in the whipped cream.
6
Spread half of the ladyfingers across the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with half the wine.
7
Spoon half of the cream mixture on top and drizzle the strawberry purée over the cream.
8
Layer over the remaining ladyfingers, wine and mascarpone mixture. Top with halved strawberries and raspberries. Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.
Tips
Don’t throw out the vanilla pods! Store them in a jar filled with sugar to make homemade vanilla sugar.
