Sweet Balsamic Strawberries with Crème Fraîche
Simple can be best, especially when it comes to sweet, locally grown strawberries.
Creme Fraiche is a tangy, cultured cream that is richer, thicker and more flavorful than sour cream. You can use regular, traditional balsamic if you don’t want to use strawberry balsamic; espresso balsamic would also be fantastic. For garnish, use mint or basil leaves, whichever pleases your palate.
Sweet Balsamic Strawberries with Crème Fraîche
Simple can be best, especially when it comes to sweet, locally grown strawberries. Creme Fraiche is a tangy, cultured cream that is richer, thicker and more flavorful than sour cream. You can use regular, traditional balsamic if you don’t want to use strawberry balsamic; espresso balsamic would also be fantastic. For garnish, use mint or basil leaves, whichever pleases your palate. Serves 2 to 4.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 basket about 12 oz., strawberries, stems removed, sliced in half or quartered
- Optional: A bit of brown sugar about 1 tablespoon
- 2 to 3 Tbsp Sigona’s strawberry balsamic
- About 4 oz. crème fraîche
- Fresh mint or basil leaves chiffonade
Instructions
- Place strawberries in a medium bowl. Stir in the brown sugar, if using, and the balsamic. Cover and allow berries to macerate (release their natural juices) at room temperature for at least an hour; stir occasionally.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the berries to a serving dish or bowl. Drizzle with a bit of the reserved balsamic. Top with crème fraiche as desired; sprinkle with mint or basil.
Notes
Sigona’s infused balsamics and olive oils are available in our markets or online at www.sigonas.com
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