Cranberry Mascarpone and Pralines

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   Butter the foil; set aside.

3. 3

   For pralines, cook sugar and butter in a heavy 8-inch skillet over medium heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking skillet occasionally.

4. 4

   Do not stir.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until sugar turns golden, stirring often with a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   Remove from heat; stir in nuts.

7. 7

   Immediately spread coated nuts in a thin layer on prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Cool; break into small pieces.

9. 9

   Meanwhile, combine mascarpone cheese, cranberries, orange peel, and liqueur or juice in a medium mixing bowl.

10. 10

    Spoon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2 inch wide open-star tip.

11. 11

    Pipe onto strawberry halves; arrange on a small plate.

12. 12

    Garnish with pieces of praline.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.