Delicious balsamic caviar pearls made from white balsamic vinegar with raspberry extract

These white balsamic pearls with raspberry extract from Gocce are a real culinary eye-catcher. They add a fresh, sweet acidity and a luxurious presentation. Here are a few ways to use them to their best advantage:

Starters & salads

• Caprese salad 2.0 – replace or combine the classic balsamic vinegar with these pearls on mozzarella, tomato and basil.
• Goat's cheese salad – on warm goat's cheese with honey and walnuts; the pearls provide a fresh counterpart.
• Beetroot or salmon carpaccio – the fruity acidity lifts the whole dish and looks beautiful.

Main courses

• Grilled duck breast or game – combine with red fruit sauces, the pearls add a modern twist.
• Tuna tataki – the fresh raspberry balsamic vinegar combines wonderfully with raw or lightly grilled tuna.
• Risotto with Parmesan – as a finishing touch to a creamy risotto, for balance and spectacle.

Desserts

• Vanilla ice cream or panna cotta – subtle acids break up the creamy character nicely.
• Chocolate desserts – think mousse or lava cake with raspberry accents.
• Fruity desserts – such as strawberries with whipped cream, where the pearls add extra depth.

Drinks & snacks

• Champagne or Prosecco – a few pearls in the glass create a festive and surprising effect.
• Gin and tonic – as a garnish together with fresh raspberries.
• Snacks – on blinis with cream cheese and salmon, or on a piece of Manchego cheese.

The nice thing is that they not only add flavour, but also visual spectacle: small caviar-like pearls that pop with every bite.