Gourmet Mascarpone Strawberry Grilled Cheese with Balsamic Glaze
A deliciously creamy and fruity twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring mascarpone cheese, fresh strawberries, and a tangy balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of rustic white bread
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Handful fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to a thick glaze, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Spread mascarpone cheese evenly on two slices of bread.
- Top mascarpone with sliced strawberries and fresh basil leaves, if using.
- Cover each sandwich with the remaining bread slices.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Place sandwiches in skillet and grill until bread is golden brown and cheese is warmed through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
For an extra crunch, add crushed pistachios inside the sandwich before grilling, or serve with a side of arugula salad tossed in lemon vinaigrette.