Warm Berry Shortcake
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Warm Berry Shortcake
Photography by Matthew Kimura
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 360 |
| pro | 5 g |
| total fat | 15 g |
| sat. fat | 6 g |
| carb | 55 g |
| fibre | 4 g |
| chol | 51 mg |
| sodium | 205 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 12 |
| iron | 9 |
| vit A | 10 |
| vit C | 70 |
| folate | 14 |
Dessert on the grill is usually unexpected, but this one proves how surprisingly tasty it can be.
Ingredients
- 2 cups halved fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 slices (1/2 inch/1cm thick) pound cakes
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream, (about 2 cups/500 mL)
Preparation
Cut 4-foot (1.2 m) piece heavy-duty foil; fold in half. Arrange strawberries, raspberries and blueberries on 1 side close to centre.
Combine sugar and cornstarch; sprinkle over fruit. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss gently.
Fold foil over and seal to form packet. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 hours.)
Place on grill over medium heat; close lid and cook, turning once, until hot and juices are thickened, about 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Grill cake, turning once, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Arrange on dessert plates. Top each with scoop of ice cream. Spoon berry mixture over top.
Combine sugar and cornstarch; sprinkle over fruit. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss gently.
Fold foil over and seal to form packet. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 hours.)
Place on grill over medium heat; close lid and cook, turning once, until hot and juices are thickened, about 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Grill cake, turning once, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Arrange on dessert plates. Top each with scoop of ice cream. Spoon berry mixture over top.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2007
- Keywords : Dessert; Ice cream; Raspberries; Strawberries; Blueberries; Grill/Barbecue;
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