Basil & white chocolate creams with sticky balsamic strawberries

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1. Pour the cream into a saucepan, then add the torn basil leaves and stalks. Bring to a simmer over a medium heat, then remove from the heat and leaveto infuse for 5 mins. Discard the basil and re-heat the cream to a simmer.
2. Remove the cream from the heat and immediately tip in the chocolate. Leave for a few mins to melt, then stir until smooth. Pour the mixture into four serving glasses and chill for at least 1 hr until firm. (This can be done up to a day ahead.)
3. In a small saucepan, mix the caster sugar and balsamic vinegar with 2 tbsp water and cook over a medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has reduced by half to a sticky syrup (about 5 mins). Cool before pouring over the strawberries and allow to soak for at least 1 hr.
4. Spoon the balsamic strawberries over the creams and decorate with basil.

Per serving

606 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 37 g, saturated fat 22g, fibre 1g, salt 0.3 g

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  11 November 2007

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• HELEN

  18 November 2007

  HELEN commented on this recipe

  Really easy and delicious, my guests wanted more ! Much lighter than you would expect and full of delicate flavours.

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• Holly

  03 March 2008

  Holly rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Nice desert but I think not for everyone. I found the basil too over powering in a sweet dish, I think next time I would use a vanilla pod instead. strawberries were delicious though!

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• Sylvia

  20 March 2008

  Sylvia commented on this recipe

  Thought this would be simple uncomplicated and foolproof!!!!!!!!! Well it simply wouldnt set.......tried it twice now but wont be trying it again. Very disappointed.

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• shona

  15 May 2008

  shona rated and commented on this recipe

  

  NO...NO...NO...Did not like this, I like the taste of basil BUT IT DOES NOT GO WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE the basil was over powerful. Did not set well and the strawberries were a mess will never try this again BUT I liked the idea of the cream and white chocolate together and the idea of a vanilla pod is a good thought. If you miss out the basil then you have a good idea for a desert but try it before you give it to other people !!! BEWARE

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• Mandy

  03 June 2008

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  This is now a regular pudding in our family - I make it without the basil and the kids just adore it - a real treat and very easy to make.

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• Sarahd

  10 June 2008

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  I made this for a dinner party and adjusted the recipe to serve 8. After reading the other reviews, I used a small handful of basil and stalks and as a result the basil flavour was more subtle. I also had no problem with the mixture setting. I think the basil flavour works excellently with the balsamic strawberries. Everyone loved the desert and I would definitely make it again.

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• Rene

  15 August 2008

  Rene commented on this recipe

  This one is a winner. The balsamic syrup is simply divine. I just found the chocolate creams very sweet. Served in small portions, like in Chinese spoons, with extra strawberries, it works very well. My family loved it and I will definitely make it again!

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Ingredients

• 284ml pot single cream
• 1 large bunch basil , leaves and stalks torn, plus extra leaves to serve
• 300g good-quality white chocolate , chopped
• 50g golden caster sugar
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 250g strawberries , hulled and halved

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Ingredients

• 284ml pot single cream
• 1 large bunch basil , leaves and stalks torn, plus extra leaves to serve
• 300g good-quality white chocolate , chopped
• 50g golden caster sugar
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 250g strawberries , hulled and halved

Per serving

606 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 37 g, saturated fat 22g, fibre 1g, salt 0.3 g

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