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Macerated Strawberries with Basil Citrus Honey Dressing

No-bake dessert of strawberries macerated in honey, citrus, and basil, spooned over pound cake with whipped cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  • 1 store-bought pound cake sliced
  • Whipped cream for serving

Vanilla Whipped Cream (optional)

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, honey, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, and chopped basil.
  • Gently stir to coat the strawberries and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve spooned over slices of pound cake and top with whipped cream.
  • For homemade whipped cream: chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour the heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high until it starts to thicken.
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue whipping until soft peaks form. Don't overwhip.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Notes

For extra stability, add 1 tablespoon of instant vanilla pudding mix or 1 teaspoon of cornstarch when adding the sugar.