Tag: balsamic

• 4 cups strawberries (hulled and chopped)
• 2 Tbsp fine granulated sugar
• 4 Tbsp Espresso balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 12 meringues (crumbled)
• Mint springs (for garnish)

Preparation:

1.                  In a large bowl add the strawberries, sugar and espresso balsamic vinegar and leave to macerate.

2.                  Beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks appear.  Fold in the crumbled meringues with about two thirds of the strawberry and balsamic mixture.

3.                  To serve fill 4 tall glass serving bowls with the strawberry meringue mixture.  Top each glass with the remaining strawberry and balsamic mixture.

4.                  Garnish with a spring of fresh mint.

Adapted from Judith McLoughlin recipe

Ingredients

* 1 large banana, sliced, divided
* 3 Tablespoons Oli + Ve Espresso Balsamic
* 1/4 cup honey, divided
* 1/2 cup plain yogurt, divided
* 1/2 cup Granola

Directions

Whisk together the Espresso balsamic and yogurt. Reserve several slices of banana for garnish. Layer 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 of the sliced bananas, 2 tablespoons espresso yogurt, 2 tablespoons granola, 1/4 of the slice banana, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 2 tablespoons granola in a parfait glass. Repeat for second parfait. Garnish with reserved banana and honey. Serve immediately.