Pound cake with strawberry sauce and chantill

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsHULLED FRESH STRAWBERRIES
6tablespoonsCREME DE CASIS
4tablespoonsSUGAR
1cupCHILLED WHIPPING CREAM
1teaspoonVANILLA EXTRACT
12ouncesPOUND CAKE,cut into 1/2\"
Slices
2pintsBaskets strawberries, hulled
Sliced

Directions

Puree 3 cups berries with cassis and 2 tablespoons sugar in processor.

Strain through sieve to remove seeds. Cover and Refrigerate until well chillded. (strawberry sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead).

Using electric mixer, whip cream with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla in large bowl to soft peaks (Whipped cream can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate)

Arrange pound cake slices on plates. Top cake with sliced berries. Spoon strawberry sauce over. Top with whipped cream and serve.

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