Strawberry Tart with Mascarpone

Macerate strawberries in sugar: Gently combine strawberries, half of the orange zest, and the granulated sugar in large bowl so that the strawberries are coated with sugar. Let sit to macerate for 30 minutes. Make mascarpone base: Mix together the mascarpone cheese, confectioner's sugar, the remaining orange zest, lemon juice and the vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until needed. Make strawberry balsamic glaze: After the strawberries have macerated for 30 minutes, place a sieve over a bowl and drain the liquid out of the strawberry mixture into the bowl. Take that strawberry liquid and put it in a small saucepan. Add a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the saucepan, and bring to a boil on medium high heat. Boil until the liquid has reduced to the consistency of syrup, remove from heat and let cool. Elise Bauer Assemble the tart: Spread the mascarpone mixture over the bottom of the tart shell. Elise Bauer Elise Bauer Arrange the strawberries on top of the mascarpone mixture. Use a pastry brush to brush on the balsamic glaze.