Desserts
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Makes 6 servings
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Makes 6 servings
Griddler® Compact position: Closed and Flat
Plate side: Grill
Nutritional information per serving:Calories 260 (60% from fat)
carb. 26g
pro. 3g
fat 17g
sat. fat 11g
chol. 117mg
sod. 183mg
calc. 35mg
fiber 1g
carb. 26g
pro. 3g
fat 17g
sat. fat 11g
chol. 117mg
sod. 183mg
calc. 35mg
fiber 1g
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar, divided
- ¾ pound firm strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1teaspoon chopped fresh mint
- 6slices pound cake, about ¾ inch thick
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- fresh mint for garnish
Preparation
- 1 .Insert the plates on the grill side . Preheat the
- Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to Medium .
- 2 .While the grill is preheating, prepare the whipped cream .Put the cream and ½ teaspoon of sugar into a chilled mixing
- bowl .Using a hand mixer, whip the cream to medium-stiff peaks . Reserve .
- 3 .Put the strawberries into a medium mixing bowl with remaining teaspoon sugar, salt and mint; toss to combine .
- 4 .Once the grill has preheated, open the unit to extend flat and spoon the strawberry mixture onto the grill plate . Cook, turning once, about 2 minutes per side, until softened and fragrant .Remove and reserve, scraping
- as much of the sugar off of the grill plate as possible .
- 5 .While the strawberries are cooking, brush the pound cake with the softened butter .Place on the lower grill plate, very carefully close the grill, and cook about 1½ to 2 minutes, until medium grill marks are achieved .
- 6 .To assemble: Top the grilled pound cake with the strawberries and juices, a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint .
