Strawberry Recipe

 Strawberry Shells

Ingredients
 
12 wonton wrappers
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups (about 1 pound) stemmed strawberries
6 ounces (3/4 cup) mascarpone or whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier or orange juice
12 fresh mint leaves, optional

Directions

Heat oven to 325ºF.

Arrange wonton wrappers on work surface. Evenly brush tops of each with butter.

In small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon sugar mixture over each wrapper; press lightly to make sugar mixture adhere. Carefully transfer each wrapper to a cup of an ungreased muffin tin; press down to form a cup.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Meanwhile, fan strawberries by cutting 4 to 5 slices into each, cutting 3/4 of the way through. Lay strawberry on its side; press down gently to fan. Set aside.

In small bowl, mix together mascarpone cheese, honey and Grand Marnier; spoon scant tablespoon into each wonton cup. Garnish with strawberries and mint, if desired.

Source: Recipes and photographs provided courtesy of the California Strawberry Commission. ©2007 California Strawberry Commission. All Rights Reserved