Fresh Cherry Compote with Orange-Scented Mascarpone
Serves 6
Time 15 min
Cherries and mascarpone make a fresh pair for summer. You can make the compote and mascarpone ahead of time and chill until ready to serve.
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Ingredients
- Cherry Compote
- 4 cups cherries (about 1 1/4 pounds), pitted and halved
- 1 cup fruity white or red wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Mascarpone
- 1 (8.0-ounce) container mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Method
For the compote, put cherries, wine, sugar and zest into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until thickened and cherries are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Meanwhile, for the mascarpone, stir together mascarpone, honey, juice and zest just until combined.
Serve compote warm or cold, spooned over dollops of mascarpone.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 270 calories (160 from fat), 18g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 15g sugar), 4g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- Cherry Compote
- 4 cups cherries (about 1 1/4 pounds), pitted and halved
- 1 cup fruity white or red wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Mascarpone
- 1 (8.0-ounce) container mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest