Grilled pound cake topped with ricotta and strawberries

Grilled Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Ricotta

Recipe Type Food
Servings 4
Preparation Time Under 30 min
Total Time Under 30 min

The Grilled Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Ricotta features vanilla or lemon poundcake, lemon juice and fresh cut strawberries. Best served with a sprig of mint for garnish.

Ingredients Directions

Ingredients

Vanilla or lemon pound cake

2 cups ricotta

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon

Lemon juice

1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Sprig of mint

Directions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high.

2. Cut a vanilla or lemon pound cake into 1/2-inch slices.

3. Grill cake slices for 1 minute per side, or until grill marks are visible.

4. In a food processor, blend ricotta, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

5. To assemble, lay one slice of pound cake on each of four plates, top with a spoonful of ricotta and strawberries.

6. Repeat with a second slice, a spoonful of ricotta and strawberries.

7. Garnish each plate with a sprig of mint.