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Happy Monday Everyone!!! Today’s post is another post about… FOOD!! This was made last weekend when I was hanging out with my friend Sara and her precious baby girl. Last Monday I brought you one of her famous flat bread pizza recipes… so today I am sharing our dessert.. And let me tell you it is AMAZING!!! It is a different spin on the traditional Strawberry Shortcake.. This one is made with Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinegar { I know it sounds weird.. but it is PHENOMENAL and I promise you will love it}
NOTE: ** this is a quick and easy dish to make, do NOT refrigerate overnight as the strawberries juice is released very quickly and will turn soggy if prepared overnight… think wine/fermented should you overnight them**
Ingredients:
– 1 pound {lb} of strawberries
– 1 tablespoon {tbsp} of chiffoanode cut basil {about 4-5 fresh basil leaves}
– 1/4 cup of sugar
– Mini Angel Food Cake Bundlets
– 2 tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar
– 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
– 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Directions:
– Cut strawberries in quarters and toss in a bowl
– Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar {if you don’t wish to use a measuring cup… just make sure to add enough to ensure that strawberries are marinating in it}
– Add 1/4 cup of sugar by sprinkling and evenly distributing on top of the strawberries
– Add the chiffanode basil { Chiffanode cutting: Take the basil leaves; stack the leaves on top of one another and layer them; roll the leaves into a cigar like roll, now rock the knife back and forth making thin slices}
– Stir the mixture of basil, sugar, balsamic vinegar and strawberries
– Cover and refrigerate for around 1.5- 2 hours
What are some of your favorite desserts? I would love to hear…