Gourmet Mascarpone Strawberry Grilled Cheese with Balsamic Glaze
A luscious grilled cheese sandwich featuring creamy mascarpone, fresh strawberries, and a tangy balsamic glaze, perfect for a sophisticated snack or light meal.
- 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 brioche or sourdough bread
- 4 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey (or brown sugar). Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half and syrupy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
- Spread mascarpone cheese on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
- Layer sliced strawberries over the mascarpone, add a pinch of salt, and basil leaves if using.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is warm.
- Remove from skillet, slice in half, and drizzle generously with the balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper or swap strawberries for ripe peaches in summer.