Flatbread with mascarpone cream, strawberries and dark chocolate

Name: Flatbread with mascarpone cream, strawberries and dark chocolate
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Flatbread crispy puff pastries with EVO oil 4; Strawberries 2 cups; Red wine Lambrusco 1.4 cups; Brown sugar ¼ cup; Lemon peel 1; Mascarpone cheese 1 ¼ cup; Fresh liquid cream ¾ cup; Powdered sugar 0.4 cup; Dark chocolate 1.75 oz; Powdered sugar to taste

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875

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 875
Carbohydrates g 63.9
of which sugars g 42.7
Protein g 12.7
Fats g 57.3
of which saturated fat g 29.6
Fiber g 2.3
Cholesterol mg 118
Sodium mg 346

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 20 min
Makes: 4 pieces
Note + 2 hours of marinating the strawberries

PRESENTATION

Piadina with mascarpone cream, strawberries, and dark chocolate is a seriously good treat from Emilia-Romagna. It brings together the best of Italian dessert traditions in one really good package. So, here's the deal: it starts with a classic dessert flatbread—piadina. Traditionally savory, but this version? Totally sweet. The base is soft and a tad chewy, which makes it the perfect foundation for a creamy filling. People in Emilia-Romagna are all about local ingredients, so mascarpone is key. It's whipped until light and smooth, then spread generously on the warm flatbread. And look, the real twist comes from strawberries marinated in Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine from the region. This step isn’t just for flair. It gives the strawberries a slightly spicy kick that makes them really stand out—so so different from just another strawberry dessert.

Thing is, the beauty of this dark chocolate dessert is its simplicity—seriously good. Italian cuisine is all about simple things done right. Once the mascarpone and strawberries are piled onto the piadina, a generous sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings goes on top. And the chocolate? It melts just a little from the warmth. Each bite gives you a mix of creamy cheese, juicy wine-soaked strawberries, crunchy chocolate, and that golden base.

This mascarpone cream dessert is perfect for wowing friends or adding a touch of elegance to a regular evening. In Emilia-Romagna, folks sometimes experiment with different fruits or swap in white chocolate. But honestly, the combo of strawberries, mascarpone and dark chocolate is unbeatable—way way better. It's the kind of Italian dessert recipe that feels both familiar and a bit fancy. Pretty much, it offers a fun way to try something traditional yet fresh. Whether you are hosting a dinner or just treating yourself, this dessert piadina is a sure way to bring a taste of Italy into your home.

INGREDIENTS

875

Calories per serving

Flatbread 4 - crispy puff pastries with EVO oil

Strawberries 2 cups (300 g)

Red wine 1.4 cups (320 g) - Lambrusco

Brown sugar ¼ cup (60 g)

Lemon peel 1

Mascarpone cheese 1 ¼ cup (300 g)

Fresh liquid cream ¾ cup (200 g)

Powdered sugar 0.4 cup (50 g)

Dark chocolate 1.75 oz (50 g)

for dusting: Powdered sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Flatbread with mascarpone cream, strawberries and dark chocolate

To prepare the flatbread with mascarpone cream, strawberries, and dark chocolate, first wash the strawberries, trim them, and cut them into slices 1. Transfer the strawberries to a bowl and add the grated lemon zest 2 and brown sugar 3.

Mix well 4, then pour in the red wine 5 and cover with plastic wrap 6. Let it marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

After this time, prepare the cream: pour the heavy cream into a bowl 7 and whip it with an electric mixer while gradually adding the powdered sugar 8. When the cream is well whipped, gradually add the mascarpone 9,

mixing with a spatula from bottom to top to avoid deflating the cream 10. Finally, chop the dark chocolate with a knife 11 and drain the strawberries from the marinade 12.

At this point, you can assemble your flatbread: spread the mascarpone cream over half of the surface, then add the strawberries 13 and chopped chocolate 14. Fold the flatbread in half 15,

dust with powdered sugar 16 and cut it into two or three parts 17: your flatbread with mascarpone cream, strawberries, and dark chocolate is ready to be enjoyed 18!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the flatbread with mascarpone cream, strawberries, and dark chocolate immediately.

Tip

If you wish to prepare the flatbread with mascarpone cream, strawberries, and dark chocolate for younger guests, you can safely omit the red wine and add the fruit without having marinated it beforehand!

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