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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Opg Tareq
[email protected]This recipe sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Jonh Blessing
[email protected]I've never heard of strawberry shortcake with basil before, but I'm intrigued. I think I'll give it a try.
Your sAD1D
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Saifa Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my usual strawberry shortcake recipe.
Mdazazul Islamnil
[email protected]I'm not sure about the basil in this recipe. It just doesn't seem to go with the other flavors.
Abul Khayer
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Md Aku islam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The basil is very subtle and doesn't overpower the other flavors.
Sooraj Kumar
[email protected]This is the best strawberry shortcake I've ever had! The biscuits are fluffy and moist, the strawberries are juicy and sweet, and the basil adds a touch of elegance.
Sylvia Nyakasoka
[email protected]I was skeptical about the basil in this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! It adds a subtle yet noticeable flavor that really elevates the dish.
Cusp CSO
[email protected]This strawberry shortcake with basil is a delightful twist on a classic dessert! The basil adds a unique and refreshing flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the strawberries.