Dried Cherry Compote with Shortbread and Mascarpone
"Sugary desserts often overwhelm dry reds like Bordeaux, but this dish is so subtly sweet it almost doubles as a cheese course. The mascarpone's creaminess smooths out the wine's tannins; the compote and shortbread echo its hints of cherry and anise...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Rounded 1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
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1 stick chilled unsalted butter, diced
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1 large egg yolk
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3/4 cup dry red wine
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1/3 cup sugar
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3/4 cup dried sour cherries (3 ounces)
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1/3 cup mascarpone
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