Peas: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
Caster sugar: 1 tbsp
Strawberries: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
Juice of 1 lemon
Chocolate drops
Mascarpone cheese: 1 cup
Eggs: 2
Caster sugar: 1/3 cup (about 2.8 oz)
Salt: A pinch
Peas are among the sweetest legumes, which makes them a perfect match for a dessert with tangy, fresh, and creamy notes.
Here’s how to prepare Strawberries, Peas, Mascarpone and Chocolate
First, prepare the mascarpone cream. Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks with the sugar until pale and fluffy.
Add the mascarpone gradually, gently folding it in with a spatula or whisk by hand so the cream stays light.
In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the mascarpone cream.
Let the cream rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Melt a small knob of butter in a skillet, add the peas and a light sprinkle of sugar. Sauté for a few minutes, keeping them crisp.
Slice the strawberries and toss with sugar and lemon juice. Place them at the bottom of the plate, add a quenelle of mascarpone cream, a spoonful of peas, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
