Basil & White Chocolate Creams With Sticky Balsamic Strawberries
Indulge in a delightful treat with this White Chocolate Basil Cream topped with balsamic strawberries. The creamy richness of white chocolate infused with basil creates a luscious dessert, perfectly complemented by the sweet tanginess of balsamic vinegar-soaked strawberries. A sophisticated and refreshing combination that is sure to impress your taste buds!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 284ml pot single cream
- 1 large bunch basil , leaves and stalks torn, plus extra leaves to serve
- 300g good-quality white chocolate , chopped
- 50g golden caster sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 250g strawberries , hulled and halved
Instructions
- Pour the cream into a saucepan, then add the torn basil leaves and stalks. Bring to a simmer over a medium heat, then remove from the heat and leaveto infuse for 5 mins. Discard the basil and re-heat the cream to a simmer.
- Remove the cream from the heat and immediately tip in the chocolate. Leave for a few mins to melt, then stir until smooth. Pour the mixture into four serving glasses and chill for at least 1 hr until firm. (This can be done up to a day ahead.)
- In a small saucepan, mix the caster sugar and balsamic vinegar with 2 tbsp water and cook over a medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has reduced by half to a sticky syrup (about 5 mins). Cool before pouring over the strawberries and allow to soak for at least 1 hr.
- Spoon the balsamic strawberries over the creams and decorate with basil.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 606 calories
- Fat Content: 37 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 22 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 64 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 49 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 9 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.3 milligram of sodium
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