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Balsamic Strawberry Pound Cake

6/26/2018

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We've reached the height of summer.  And it's not just the mosquito overlords attacking every exposed limb on my body that makes me aware that it's summertime.  I know that we've officially reached the pinnacle of summer when the fresh berries hit the supermarkets.  Plump raspberries, giant blueberries, divine blackberries and the juiciest, most delicious strawberries.  I actually break into an embarrassingly awkward  happy dance in the middle of the produce section when the shelves are filled with fresh summer berries.  It's true.  

I go a overboard when the berries arrive and I bring them home pounds.  (Yes, that was plural.)  Keenly aware of the fleeting season, I live in constant fear that the berries won't be available when I return to the store.  Sooooo, I panic, buy them all, and we go on ridiculous berry eating binges in a race against time to consume every last delicious berry while it's still at its peak.    
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When the summer berries are at their best, they should be the star of every summer dessert.   Just my opinion.   A simple shortcake, a slice of pound cake or a piece of angel food cake and a dollop of whipped cream is the only thing you need to bring out the very best of these summer berries.  We eat a lot of strawberry shortcake, blueberry cobbler and angel food cake with fresh blackberries and raspberries.  I love dessert recipes that really highlight the taste of the fresh summer berries.  That's why I'm introducing you to the amazing Grilled Balsamic Strawberry Pound Cake.  I just know that you are going to love it as much as I do.  
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Balsamic Strawberry Pound Cake
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
6 slices pound cake
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Toss strawberries with sugar and vinegar. 
Let sit 30 minutes. 
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Stir in basil. 
Grill pound cake slices. 
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Serve strawberries over grilled pound cake. 
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This is a great example of how an uber simple dessert can be over the top delicious.  I you feel like you want to make your own pound cake - check out my recipe here: Cream Cheese Pound Cake.  If you're short on time, pick up a pound cake from the grocery store and don't feel the least bit guilty about it because once you grill it up and add some fresh berries - it will be delectable.  

Ciao!
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