Recently I gave you the dessert “Lemon Pots” with strawberries, a compote and Amaretti crumb to serve after the currys et al.
If it ain't broke … don't fix it.
I served a variation on that theme :
A bowl of strawberries
A bowl of strawberries, hulled
Sweet White Miso ice cream
Miso caramel sauce, warmed to drizzle
Strawberry compote
Crushed Amaretti biscuits
Toasted, salted pecans
I served each element of the dessert in a separate bowl, placed on a large tray, with the miso caramel sauce warmed in individual jugs. Each guest had an empty glass dessert bowl and a spoon.
As a special treat I served Limoncello shots on the side. The Limoncello had been placed in the freezer along with the shot glasses too.
The strawberries this year have been exceptional and it seemed a shame not to take full advantage.
Do you remember the “Ice Cream Factory” dessert that Pizza Hut used to have – for all I know they may still serve it – it was very popular with kids because they could create their own dessert, admittedly there wasn't too much fresh fruit, it was ice cream, sweets and sauces. I like to think of this idea as the grown-up version.
It's difficult to hit the right spot with a menu for someone you don't know. I can only tell the truth – my Sister's partner, my nickname for whom is Stanley, went home with a pack of recipes for the ice cream, the caramel sauce and the compote. Oh and a packet of sweet white miso too. As a cook I can't think of a greater compliment.
I think everyone slept quite well … now for Sunday!
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