Strawberry & Mascarpone Trifles With Riesling Syrup

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   In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the Riesling with 1/2 cup of the sugar and the vanilla bean and seeds.

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   Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

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   Continue to boil, undisturbed, until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes.

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   Let cool slightly.

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   Put the strawberries in a bowl and strain the syrup over them.

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   Use the vanilla bean to flavor your sugar.

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   In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the mascarpone with the cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar until soft peaks form.

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   Place 2 cake triangles in each of 6 dessert bowls and top with half of the strawberries.

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   Repeat with the remaining cake and strawberries.

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    Spoon any remaining syrup over each bowl, dollop on the mascarpone cream and serve.

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    Garnish with a sprig of mint.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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