In Italy, strawberries and balsamic vinegar are as classic a combination as peanut butter and jelly. The subtle, fruity tartness of the vinegar adds depth to the bright sweetness of the strawberries. If you’ve never had this stellar pairing, sample any of these renditions, from a frozen dessert to a main course. If you’re already a fan, you know what to do.

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  Balsamic-Macerated Strawberries with Basil

  For this recipe, there’s no need for an expensive, artisanal balsamic vinegar—a grocery-store vinegar is perfectly well suited.

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  Strawberry Balsamic Cobbler

  A splash of balsamic vinegar in the filling and cocoa in the biscuit topping elevates your basic strawberry cobbler to new heights.

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  Strawberry-Balsamic Granita

  The balsamic vinegar supplies a depth of flavor and sweetness to this granita.

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  Crushed Strawberry-Balsamic Fool Parfait

  Strawberries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar are one of the dessert world's perfect combinations. Each element echoes the others and the sweet-sour-savory dynamic is irresistible. Your balsamic vinegar should be decent, but not artisanal, quality.

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  Balsamic Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

  This ice cream cake is about two parts homemade strawberry-balsamic ice cream to one part cake (which we think is the optimal ratio), topped with even more balsamic-macerated fresh berries.

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  Strawberry and Ricotta Bruschetta

  Mint is a subtle but refreshing addition to the honey-laced ricotta and tangy strawberries on this sweet bruschetta.

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  Strawberries with Balsamic Sabayon

  Serve fresh strawberries with this chilled creamy sabayon sauce enhanced with balsamic vinegar. The sauce will taste complex and delicious with a really good quality aged balsamic, but it’s wonderful as well when made with a more ordinary balsamic.

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  Grilled Chicken and Strawberries with Balsamic Syrup

  Grilling gives strawberries a slightly smoky flavor and a striking appearance. Balsamic vinegar adds a rich note that highlights and deepens the flavor of both the strawberries and the chicken, tying the meal together.

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  Ice Cream Parfaits with Strawberries and Balsamic Syrup

  Sweet strawberries, tart balsamic, and vanilla ice cream make one great dessert.

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  Strawberry Jam

  It's optional in this strawberry-cherry jam, but a 1/4 cup of balsamic added in the last few minutes of cooking provides a wonderful depth of flavor.

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