II was lucky enough to have two — count them, two — home made cakes for my birthday (you'll hear all about the other next week). The first was a welcome surprise at work: a Mascarpone Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries that Sarafina made from scratch! The cake itself is miles away from the typical store bought variety. Marscapone makes a significant difference compared to cream cheese and the mellowed strawberries with a balsamic bite match perfectly. Add to that a crust made from crushed up biscotti, and , well you can imagine.
I'm not a skilled enough baker to attempt this, but here's a recipe for you.
But what do you think?