STRAWBERRY ALMOND DESSERT
The flavor of strawberries and almonds are complementary. As an alternative, you could just serve the flavored cream over fresh berries or replace the almond-flavored cookies with chopped toasted almonds.
(for 6)
Sliced strawberries - 3 cups (750ml)
Strawberry thyme syrup - 1/2 cup (125ml)
Whipping cream - 1 cup (250ml)
Coarsely crushed almond-flavored cookies - 1/2 cup (125ml)
1. Puree 1/2 cup (125ml) strawberries with 1/4 cup (50ml) of the syrup, then set aside. Toss the remaining berries with the other 1/4 cup (50ml) of syrup.
2. Whip the cream, then fold in the pureed berries and syrup.
3.
In four glasses, place 1/4 cup (50ml) of the sliced berries, top with 1
tbsp (15ml) of almond-flavored cookie crumbs, then top with 1/2 cup
(75ml) of the whipped cream. Repeat.
4. Top with any remaining strawberries.
STRAWBERRY THYME SYRUP
Fruit and herbs match very well. Tarragon is great with strawberries,
but thyme gives a more floral note. If you have any untreated lavender
flowers or leaves, add a couple of sprigs to the syrup with the thyme.
This syrup is also excellent for poaching fruit.
Water - 1 cup (250ml)
Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup (125ml)
4 Sprigs of fresh thyme
Sliced fresh strawberries - 2 cups
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