Mixed Berry Hobo Packs with Grilled Pound Cake

By maredan

Ingredients

• 1 . 1 pound mixed strawberries and blueberries, strawberries halved or quartered if large (3 cups)
• 2 . 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 3 . 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 . 1/4 cup sugar
• 5 . 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 6 . 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 7 . Four 12-inch squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil
• 8 . Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of pound cake
• 9 . Créme fraîche or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

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.
2. Grill the hobo packs over moderate heat until the fruit is sizzling, about 10 minutes.
3. 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.