Danimal
Just a man...
This is a recipe I developed a couple years back that is always a favorite. I don't really have a recipe so I will estimate the amounts. What follows is my take on Strawberry Shortcake -
For The Strawberries -
Fresh strawberries - (2) 1 lb containers fresh strawberries: Diced (you could roughly chop or slice if you like)
1 TBS Basil - chiffonade
1/2 TSP freshly cracked pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 cup Sugar
combine all ingredients and let macerate for no less than an hour in your fridge.
The Topping - I sweeten Marscapone cheese with heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and a splash of your finest Kentucky Bourbon.
One 8oz container Marscapone Cheese
4 oz Heavy Whipping Cream (half of a half pint)
1 TBS Sugar
Dash of Pure Vanilla Extract
Splash of your best Bourbon
Break out your hand mixer and blend until whipped. Refridgerate
The Pound Cake - I hate baking so I just get a nice pund cake or lemon pound cake from the bakery at my local grocery store.
To serve - Place slice of pound cake on plate or shallow bowl. Spoon strawberry mixture over the pound cake and top with a quenelle of the sweetened Marscapone Cheese.
This is my "Put On Your Big Boy Pants" Strawberry Shortcake. The flavors are big and bold and is NOT your Grandmothers strawberry Shortcake.
Enjoy and, PLEASE, play around with the amounts to get the sweetness and flavor profile to your liking.
I am taking this to a Derby Party so I will try to remember to get pics of the this when it is served.
For The Strawberries -
Fresh strawberries - (2) 1 lb containers fresh strawberries: Diced (you could roughly chop or slice if you like)
1 TBS Basil - chiffonade
1/2 TSP freshly cracked pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 cup Sugar
combine all ingredients and let macerate for no less than an hour in your fridge.
The Topping - I sweeten Marscapone cheese with heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and a splash of your finest Kentucky Bourbon.
One 8oz container Marscapone Cheese
4 oz Heavy Whipping Cream (half of a half pint)
1 TBS Sugar
Dash of Pure Vanilla Extract
Splash of your best Bourbon
Break out your hand mixer and blend until whipped. Refridgerate
The Pound Cake - I hate baking so I just get a nice pund cake or lemon pound cake from the bakery at my local grocery store.
To serve - Place slice of pound cake on plate or shallow bowl. Spoon strawberry mixture over the pound cake and top with a quenelle of the sweetened Marscapone Cheese.
This is my "Put On Your Big Boy Pants" Strawberry Shortcake. The flavors are big and bold and is NOT your Grandmothers strawberry Shortcake.
Enjoy and, PLEASE, play around with the amounts to get the sweetness and flavor profile to your liking.
I am taking this to a Derby Party so I will try to remember to get pics of the this when it is served.
