Recipe: Strawberry Mascarpone Matzoh Brie

Ingredients
  • Matzoh brie
  • 12 sheets of Matzoh
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • Filling
  • 1/4 pound mascarpone
  • 1/4 pound cream cheese
  • 1 pint strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • Compote for top
  • 1 pint strawberries, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ounce water
Preparation

To make compote: Mix sliced strawberries, sugar and water, and place in a container. Let mixture sit overnight.

To make matzoh brie: Take the 12 matzohs and break them into small 1/2-inch pieces. Soak the matzoh in cold water for about 15 minutes until soft.

Drain the matzoh in a colander and press out the excess water. Lightly beat the 3 eggs and mix with the sugar and matzoh. In the bowl of a mixer, add the mascarpone, cream cheese, the first pint of strawberries, and 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and light.

In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt half the butter.  Place half the matzoh in the pan and gently form into a cake. Gently spread the cheese mixture on the matzoh and cover with remaining matzoh. Press together to form a pie. Brown on bottom, flip over and finish in oven, about 20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Garnish with strawberry compote, and serve.

Serving Size

Serves 4 to 6