Welcome to TSRI's Summer Grilling Celebration! Its a fabulous Friday here and we are ending this week with a spectacular strawberry creation. This is your very own slice of heaven; a fresh strawberry pie transformed into a striking trifle.
With layer upon layer of the seasons freshest strawberries, fresh homemade whipped cream and a fantastic strawberry sauce, this unforgettable dessert will be the topic of conversation at next years barbeque.
This dazzling make ahead dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for your Memorial Day celebration or a 4th of July picnic!
Enjoy!
With love from our kitchen table to yours! XO
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serves 8
2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
3/4 pound fresh strawberries, pureed
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
red food coloring, if desired
ready made pie crust roll (I used Pillsbury)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 475°
Lay ready
made pie crust on baking sheet. Roll edge over once to create a
decorative look. Prick pie crust thoroughly with fork. Bake 8 to 10
minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool on cooling rack. Cut into 16 slices and set aside.
In a tall
mixing bowl whip heavy cream until peaks form. Slowly add powdered
sugar until stiff peaks form, add vanilla and mix until combined. Fill a
piping bag or resealable 1 gallon bag with whipped cream. Place in
refrigerator until needed.
In small saucepan,
combine sugar and cornstarch. Whisk until well combined. Slowly pour in water and pureed
strawberries, whisk constantly. Cook
over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil
and stir 1 minute; remove from heat and bring to room temperature. Whisk in a few drops food color if deeper red color is desired.
In 6
individual trifle dishes add strawberry halves, then pour cooled
strawberry syrup on top of the strawberries. Pipe a layer of whipped cream and crumble 1 slice of
baked pie crust over top. Form a second layer of strawberry halves and then pour cooled
strawberry syrup on top of the strawberries. Garnish with a slice of pie crust
and a dollop or piped whipped cream. Swirl with a coffee stirrer for a more fun look. Refrigerate until set, about 2-3
hours.
It turned out great, Donna! I love individual desserts so much more than the full size versions. Way to go!
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ReplyDeleteOhhhh so lovely! My name is Tricia and I am a dessert-aholic! The swirl has me mesmerizer. This is a perfect picnic ending - enjoy! Have a great long weekend Donna. Happy Memorial Day!
ReplyDeleteOh, YUM! What a festive dessert for Monday.
ReplyDeleteIt looks heavenly! Bookmarked.
ReplyDeleteI love the intricacies of individual desserts...Reminds me of a mom making sure everyone has exactly the same amount of this and that. Plus, this has strawberry in it, so it is totally irresistible for moi. Thanks!Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteyum!
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