Strawberry Shortcake with Balsamic Recipe
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Strawberry Shortcake with Balsamic

By: Bonnie 
"Here, low-calorie angel food cake picks up the smoke and char of the grill and is topped with strawberries soaked in balsamic vinegar and black pepper, an irresistible combination adored throughout northern Italy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 4 slices angel food cake
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. Combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl; marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Grill the slices of angel food cake on the preheated grill until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
  4. Transfer the cake to 4 dessert plates and top with marinated strawberries and the liquid and a spoonful of whipped cream.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • If using a grill pan or nonstick saute pan to toast the angel food cake, add 1 tablespoon butter.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 141 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2012 by GreenGirl24 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wouldn't make this again. The balsamic vinegar was extremely overpowering. I like the idea,...

 

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