DESSERT (Dena/Sam)

BERRIES AND CREAM (Dena and Sam)

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup mint leaf (about 15 leaves)
• 4 cups strawberries, divided (or other type berry)
• 1/2 cup zinfandel
• 6 peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 cardamom pod
• 3 tablespoons sugar
Directions
1. 1Bring the cream to a boil and immediately submerge the mint leaves. Cover and remove from heat to steep for 30 minutes.
2. Cool, discard the mint leaves and set aside.
3. Bring 2 cups of strawberries to a light boil with the remaining ingredients (Zinfandel, peppercorns, fennel seeds, cardamom and sugar). Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Cool and discard the spices. (Would be better if the strawberries and mixture were mashed at this point)
5. Slice the remainder of the strawberries and divide into 6 martini glasses.
6. Pour minted creme over strawberries, dividing evenly. Garnish with mint leaves.