Mixed Berry Hobo Packs with Grilled Pound Cake

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries, halved or quartered if large
• 1 teaspoon blueberries
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• Four 12-inch squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of pound cake
• Creme fraîche or vanilla ice cream for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Light a grill. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and blueberries with the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch. Spoon 1/4 tablespoon of the butter in the center of each sheet of foil and top with the fruit. Bring 2 sides of the foil up over the fruit and fold to form a seam across the top. Fold the remaining 2 sides to seal the hobo packs completely.

Grill the hobo packs over moderate heat until the fruit is sizzling, about 10 minutes.

Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter on the pound cake and grill on both sides just until toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer to plates. Open the hobo packs and pour the berries and juices over the pound cake. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or ice cream.