STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH BASIL
Strawberry shortcake never tasted so good-or so nuanced. Heavy cream is steeped with basil then whipped, infusing it with its essence. Cover the cream with plastic wrap while it steeps to ensure that the basil flavor doesn't evaporate.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 8h40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups cream to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bruise large basil leaves by hitting repeatedly with the dull side of a knife, and stir into cream. Remove from heat, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let steep for 25 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing solids to extract liquid. Refrigerate until very cold, at least 5 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, the baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or rub in with your fingers. (The largest pieces should be the size of small peas.)
- Whisk together 3/4 cup heavy cream, the eggs, and vanilla. Stir into flour using a fork until ingredients are moistened but not fully incorporated. (Do not overmix.)
- Turn dough out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and pat into a 9 1/2-inch circle. Brush dough with remaining 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
- Bake until light golden brown and just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely, about 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, macerate strawberries with remaining 1/4 cup sugar, plus more if needed, depending on sweetness, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.
- Toss berries with small basil leaves. Whisk basil cream with confectioners' sugar in the chilled bowl of a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Mound basil cream on shortcake. Spoon berries with juice over top.
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Mampuia Sailo
[email protected]I'm a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not sure how the basil will taste with the strawberries. But I'm always up for trying new things, so I'll give it a shot.
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[email protected]I'm always looking for new strawberry shortcake recipes, and this one looks like a winner. I love the addition of basil. It's sure to add a unique flavor to the classic dessert.
Sony Talukder
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake recipe looks like it would be a great addition to my summer party menu. I can't wait to try it out!
Mithumaya Tamang
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I love basil. I'm curious to see how these two flavors work together in this shortcake.
Splitz Killer
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake recipe is a bit more complicated than I usually like, but it looks so good that I'm willing to give it a try. I'm sure it will be worth the effort.
Fahmida Asif
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of strawberry and basil, but I'm willing to give it a try. This recipe looks easy to follow, so I'm hopeful that it will turn out well.
Yajnaa Haridas
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I love the idea of adding basil to strawberry shortcake. I'll definitely be trying this one soon.
Dani jatt
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting dessert recipes, and this strawberry shortcake with basil definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!
Jamil Ahamed
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake is the perfect way to celebrate summer. The fresh strawberries and basil are a delicious combination.
Alex Latchaw
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of strawberry and basil in this shortcake. It's a refreshing and delicious summer dessert.
Fane Benogo
[email protected]Overall, I thought this strawberry shortcake was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would definitely make it again.
Noyon Vai
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add more basil to the whipped cream and use a sweeter type of strawberry.
Millicent Mahmud
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my strawberry shortcake didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.
Sibah Ale
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
ariyankhan monir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of basil, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The basil added a really nice flavor to the strawberry shortcake.
Am Gyapak
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the strawberry shortcake turned out beautifully. The basil added a really nice flavor to the whipped cream.
Inke Otto
[email protected]I made this strawberry shortcake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Mingma Sherpa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The strawberry shortcake was light and fluffy, and the basil added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Madi Miller
[email protected]I was skeptical about adding basil to strawberry shortcake, but it turned out to be a great decision. The basil added a subtle but noticeable flavor that really complemented the strawberries.
Nikesh Sah
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake with basil was a delightful surprise! The basil added a unique and refreshing twist to the classic flavors of strawberry and shortcake. The recipe was easy to follow and the result was a delicious and visually appealing dess