Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Raffy's Strawberries In Vinegar

Name: Raffy's Strawberries In Vinegar
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American Italian
Ingredients: 1 pint fresh strawberries (hulled and quartered, or sliced); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

5 MINPrep Time

4Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Raffy's Strawberries In Vinegar, Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Marinating strawberries in sugar and red wine vinegar releases their natural juices, creating a delicious tangy-sweet syrup. With no cooking involved, this is a great way to use strawberries at the height of their season. Better yet, it's just a perfect low-effort dessert!

Raffy's Strawberries In Vinegar

Prep Time

5 minutes

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Ingredients

For The Berries:

1 pint fresh strawberries (hulled and quartered, or sliced)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

For The Whipped Cream:

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

For the berries: In a small bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar and vinegar. Let the mixture stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
For the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks.
To serve: Spoon the strawberries and juices into 2 small glasses and add a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped mint and serve.