Balsamic Strawberries and Basil Whipped Cream

By MarieR

This recipe I saved for the balsamic strawberries sauce only, not basil whipping cream-maybe vanilla whipping cream.

Ingredients

• Total: 9 hours, 17 minutes
• Yield: Makes 8 servings
• 1 . Stir together whipping cream and basil in a small bowl; cover and chill 8 to 12 hours. (If using this)
• 2 . Cook vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and stir in pepper; cool completely (about 30 minutes).
• 3 . Stir together sliced strawberries and vinegar mixture in a large bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes.
• 4 . Pour cream mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding basil. Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
• 5 . Serve pound cake slices with strawberry mixture and basil whipped cream.

Preparation

Step 1

2 cups whipping cream
5 basil leaves, torn (about 3 Tbsp.)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 (16-oz.) packages fresh strawberries, sliced
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
8 Buttermilk Pound Cake slices (or any other pound cake slices)