Printable Recipe: Savory-Sweet Balsamic Strawberries Recipe

Savory-Sweet Balsamic Strawberries Recipe

One piece of advice when planning a 4th of July dessert menu? Try to find at least one dessert option that's not overly sweet. People often overlook the sweet-n-savory concept like the one here.

This dish is so simple and tasty, but it's a different kind of dessert that can help round out all the other dishes at your party. This is one of those great July 4th dessert recipes for adults who are watching what they eat, or who like to try experiment with new flavors. The flavors in this one are surprising and complex!

These strawberries are wonderful plain, but they're also great served with:

Sweetened (or unsweetened) Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche
Strawberry Shortcake
White Chocolate Ice Cream, Mousse, or Panna Cotta
Coconut Ice Cream
Cheesecake
Ginger or Carrot Cake

Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh ripe strawberries, sliced in half
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 C. sugar
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions: 1. Mix the strawberries, vinegar and sugar together.

2. Cover and leave in the refrigerator for two hours.

3. Stir them one more time before serving with a fresh sprinkle of pepper on top.

More Savory-Sweet Fruit Options: Having a Fourth of July BBQ? Make your dessert on the grill! Grill up sliced fresh pineapple and halved fresh peaches til tender. Then drizzle them in the balsamic sauce instead. Or, add some pomegranate juice with sugar to the balsamic to give it another layer of flavor. This July 4th dessert recipe is a fun dish in any of its variations!