Strawberry and Balsamic Vinegar Sundae

Ease of preparation: easy

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients

• Strawberry Coulis
  • 3 cups (750 ml) fresh strawberries with the stalks removed and cut un halves
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) sugar
• Balsamic Vinegar Syrup
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) balsamic vinegar
• Whipped Cream
  • ½ cup (125 ml) 35% cream
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
  • 24 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 4 cups (1 litre) vanilla ice cream

Method

1. Strawberry Coulis
   1. In a pot, mix the strawberries and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring frequently. Simmer 5 minutes. With a mixer, bring the strawberries to a smooth purée. Sift and let stand until lukewarm. Cover and refrigerate for 1½ hours.
2. Balsamic Vinegar Syrup
   1. In a pot, bring the maple syrup and vinegar to a boil. Cook until a candy thermometer indicates 225 °F (110 °C), about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the syrup into a bowl. Let cool and cover.
3. Whipped Cream
   1. In a bowl, whip the cream and sugar. Refrigerate.
4. In a sundae glass, put alternate layers of strawberries, syrup and ice cream. Finish with a rosette of whip cream and baste with syrup.

Hint

Put the ice cream in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using.