Fresas, guisantes, mascarpone y chocolate

Ingredientes

• Peas: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
• Caster sugar: 1 tbsp
• Strawberries: 1 cup (about 8 oz)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Chocolate drops
• Mascarpone cheese: 1 cup
• Eggs: 2
• Caster sugar: 1/3 cup (about 2.8 oz)
• Salt: A pinch

Preparación

1. 1

   First,prepare the mascarpone cream. Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks with the sugar until pale and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add the mascarpone gradually,gently folding it in with a spatula or whisk by hand so the cream stays light.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl,whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the mascarpone cream.

4. 4

   Let the cream rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

5. 5

   Melt a small knob of butter in a skillet,add the peas and a light sprinkle of sugar. Sauté for a few minutes,keeping them crisp.

6. 6

   Slice the strawberries and toss with sugar and lemon juice. Place them at the bottom of the plate,add a quenelle of mascarpone cream,a spoonful of peas,and sprinkle with chocolate chips.