Roasted Strawberries With Black Pepper & Fromage Blanc

6 cups strawberries, stems removed
3 T sugar
1 T freshly ground black pepper
2 T balsamic vinegar
4-ounces Bellwether Farms fromage blanc
-biscotti, or other small hard cookie

Put the strawberries in a colander, rinse under cool tap water, and shake several times. Slice the strawberries about 1/8-inch thick, put them in a large bowl and sprinkle them with the sugar.

Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to 4 hours.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the strawberries with the black pepper, add the balsamic vinegar and put the strawberries and all of their juices into a large saute pan or a large oven-proof dish. Roast for 8-10 minutes, until the juices are bubbling and the strawberries are hot but not mushy.

Divide among individual dishes and top each serving with some of the fromage blanc. Serve immediately.

Serves 4