CREAMY STRAWBERRY MOSCATO TORTE
This dish is sort of a summery tiramisù. The creamy mascarpone and ladyfinger layers in tiramisù are a natural with strawberries. But the espresso is too overbearing to match well with the sweet fruit. What to do? Swap out the liquid. Moscato d'Asti, a lightly sweet and fizzy wine, works here. Drizzle more of the wine on just before serving. It adds just the right brightness and verve.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories quick, dessert
Time 20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Hull and slice 1 quart of strawberries. Leave remaining 1/2 quart whole for garnish. Put sliced berries in a bowl and gently toss with superfine or granulated sugar, adding more if berries are very tart. Add a splash of moscato to bowl and macerate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl, whisk together mascarpone, heavy cream and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar. Use a sharp knife to split vanilla beans lengthwise. With the knife's flat side, scrape out seeds and add to mascarpone mixture. Lightly whisk until soft peaks form. (Save vanilla pods for another use, like vanilla sugar.)
- Pour 3 cups of moscato into a shallow bowl. Working with 2 or 3 cookies at a time, dip ladyfingers into the wine, turning once to coat for a few seconds so that they can absorb some of the liquid; use as many of them as fit to line a 9- by 13-inch baking dish (or other 2-quart casserole) in one layer.
- Spread half of mascarpone mixture onto ladyfingers. Spoon strawberries and juices on top of mascarpone in an even layer. Dip more ladyfingers and arrange on top of berries in an even layer. Top with remaining mascarpone mixture, using a spatula to smooth. Cover and refrigerate torte for at least 6 hours and for as long as 2 days. Garnish with reserved strawberries. Scoop torte into bowls or goblets to serve and drizzle with a little more moscato.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 552, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 349 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
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Muhammad Ansar jaan
m_j@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this torte. The moscato flavor really shines through.
Juan Pancho
panchojuan@aol.comThis torte is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Jayden Graham
g_j@yahoo.comI had some trouble finding moscato wine. I ended up using a white wine instead.
Natassia Harrison
n_h0@hotmail.comThe torte was a bit dry. I think I overbaked it. Next time I'll keep a closer eye on it.
Dhan Bahadur Kaila
dhan.b91@hotmail.frI found this torte to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Clinton Arthur John Wallace
c-wallace@yahoo.comThis torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Nct 127
nct-110@gmail.comI made this torte for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had.
Dany King
dk89@yahoo.comThis torte is so pretty and elegant. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Chloe Moss
mc@gmail.comI love the unique flavor of this torte. The moscato adds a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the strawberries.
Jeremiah Robinson
jeremiah@yahoo.comThis was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte came out beautifully.
Johnson Gabriel
johnson-gabriel69@yahoo.comI've made this torte twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of strawberries and moscato is so refreshing and delicious.
xk Arpon Roy
roy_x@gmail.comThis torte was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy strawberry filling and the moscato-infused cake. It was the perfect dessert for a summer gathering.