Merlot Strawberries with Vanilla Cream

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• ²/₃ cup sugar
• 6 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ cup whipping cream
• ½ cup whipping cream
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (see notes)
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 2 ½ cups Merlot or other dry red wine
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (see notes)
  • 2 ½ cups Merlot or other dry red wine
  • ²/₃ cup sugar
  • 6 cups sliced strawberries

1. Combine mascarpone, cream, and 2 tablespoons sugar; scrape seeds from vanilla bean into mixture (reserve pod). Beat with a mixer on low speed until soft peaks form. Cover and chill. 2. In a 4- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, frequently stir wine, lemon juice, remaining sugar, and vanilla bean...

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